Top 67 Quotes & Sayings by David Nutter - Page 2

One really can't control or think about the reaction of the audience because you're so steeped in trying to get what you feel is right on film and to translate the page in the proper way. The rest is superficial stuff you can't change or adjust or deal with.

I'm a big believer in making sure that action is not confusing and the audience understands what the characters are up to and what they're doing.

I'm a big believer in respecting the fans. How do I make a science-fiction or fantasy setting relatable? How do you make the characters real?

I'm a real strong advocate of living up to the intent of the script and follow that as closely as I can.

I let the scripts basically be my Bible.

As a director, I only know how to do it one way, is to pour my heart and soul into everything.

My true role is to get actors to understand what the camera is doing and what my intent is so they don't waste their good stuff on over-the-shoulder shots and wide shots. They need to know when we're going in to get something important, so they know to really go for it. No human being can give you 1,000 percent on every single take or shot, so you need to let them know what you're heading for. It's important that the actors know they're being looked after and being recorded in a way so they can do their best.