John Seale - Cinematographer
Team Deakins
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Preproduction vs none
Directors vary significantly in their approach to preproduction and storyboarding, with some treating storyboards as essential guiding documents while others forgo them entirely. The experience reflects that effective preproduction can lead to thorough planning and execution, exemplified by projects like 'The Perfect Storm' which benefitted from three months of intensive preparation. In contrast, films such as 'Rain Man' demonstrated that a lack of preproduction did not hinder creativity, as the team focused on watching and learning from other films rather than discussing their own. This indicates that while preproduction can enhance a project, spontaneous and informal approaches can also yield successful outcomes.
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