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Debbie Allen Quotes

Debbie Allen quotes

American Actress January 16, 1950

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Debbie Allen quote: "There are some scenes that work beautifully in a moving,..."
There are some scenes that work beautifully in a moving, sweeping master, which is how I like to work. Debbie Allen
I didn't need the insurance. I do it again if my DP tells me it didn't look good in the camera or if the actors didn't hit their marks. But if everything was working why do it again? Debbie Allen
Making this movie was a great opportunity for me to explore high-definition. I'm glad I got to see what the challenges are, what makes it better. It works wonderfully. Debbie Allen
The clothes back in those days were made so much better than clothes are today. They actually took time to make clothes to fit a woman's body. Today they make clothes that fit sizes, so it stretches to fit this and that. Debbie Allen
The production team's first meeting took place at my house. I had ideas and a color scheme in mind, how I wanted the movie to look, because that has to be a real collaboration. Debbie Allen
The riot isn't seen in the movie, but it is alluded to. He has this one speech that gives a great sense of texture and paints a picture of what was happening in Harlem then. Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen quote: "But it was not possible to do this movie, in this matter of..."
But it was not possible to do this movie, in this matter of time, without a solid rehearsal period. Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen quote: "Time management is a big part of the director's job."
Time management is a big part of the director's job. Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen quote: "I'm always moving forward."
I'm always moving forward. Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen quote: "The radio for these women is like television is for us today,..."
The radio for these women is like television is for us today, which is really like looking at the radio. Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen quote: "In scoring we have a lot that was not evident in the shooting...."
In scoring we have a lot that was not evident in the shooting. The radio is on all the time. Debbie Allen
It goes back to a style of moviemaking I remember seeing as a child, in movies like The Man With The Golden Arm, which I think was shot all on a sound stage. Debbie Allen
I use something that is a real staple in the directing world. It's called a dance floor. You lay it down so that it's so smooth you can roll around, and you can put furniture on top of it. It's seamless and you don't see it. Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen quote: "It's kind of dangerous to cut in the camera, but that's the..."
It's kind of dangerous to cut in the camera, but that's the only way I know how to direct. Debbie Allen
You have to examine a scene on the page first. Then you get into the basics of acting: Who are you? Who are you talking to? How do you feel about that person? Debbie Allen

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