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An ongoing argument I've had with my friends for years now has escalated to a boiling point and I wanted to get some opinions from Indietalk subscribers. I'm asking because I value your input.
The argument is this: Is Peter Jackson (of Lord of the Rings fame) a good director?
I say no. Here's why: The LOTR films looked spectacular, but I believe that's because they spent a ton of money gettong one of the best DPs around and the cinematography is magnificent. Personally, I don't think the directing on the LOTR films were that good. Then again, I just don't care for his directing style. I guess that's just personal preference.
My friends believe that the director is 100% responsible for the way films look. I disagree. I believe that a harmonious synergy must exist between the director, DP and so on to achieve perfection and it must be a 'team effort' to bring said perfection to the screen.
Your opinions?
An ongoing argument I've had with my friends for years now has escalated to a boiling point and I wanted to get some opinions from Indietalk subscribers. I'm asking because I value your input.
The argument is this: Is Peter Jackson (of Lord of the Rings fame) a good director?
I say no. Here's why: The LOTR films looked spectacular, but I believe that's because they spent a ton of money gettong one of the best DPs around and the cinematography is magnificent. Personally, I don't think the directing on the LOTR films were that good. Then again, I just don't care for his directing style. I guess that's just personal preference.
My friends believe that the director is 100% responsible for the way films look. I disagree. I believe that a harmonious synergy must exist between the director, DP and so on to achieve perfection and it must be a 'team effort' to bring said perfection to the screen.
Your opinions?
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