A Quote by Karel Reisz
A style is not a matter of camera angles or fancy footwork, it's an expression, an accurate expression of your particular opinion.
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As a matter of fact is an expression that precedes many an expression that isn't.
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The more authentic you become, the more genuine in your expression, particularly regarding personal experiences and even self-doubts, the more people can relate to your expression and the safer it makes them feel to express themselves. That expression, in turn, feeds on the other person's spirit, and genuine creative empathy takes place, producing new insights and learnings and a sense of excitement and adventure that keeps the process going.
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