That's the only way I can control my movie. If you shoot everything, then everything is liable to end up in the movie. If you have a vision, you don't have to cover every scene.
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I got my dailies every day, although I couldn't always look at them because I was usually preparing for the next day's shoot, both as an actress and as the director.Debbie Allen
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The radio for these women is like television is for us today, which is really like looking at the radio.
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There was no question about who should play Lou Bessie. Crystal Fox brought to the role something that was really needed.
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As far as pacing the shoot is concerned, I know when I've got it. I don't think there's any reason to take ten takes unless you need them.
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Everything has to be well thought out - what do you really need, when can you do with less coverage.
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