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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I started making films with a Super 8 camera and editing on a VCR, which taught me how to edit in my head and be resourceful with what I had.

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Robert Rodriguez: Sin City, Desperado, El Mariachi, Alita, and Filmmaking | Lex Fridman Podcast #465

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Robert Rodriguez: Sin City, Desperado, El Mariachi, Alita, and Filmmaking | Lex Fridman Podcast #465

04/17/25

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I learned that knowing how to edit gives you an advantage in filmmaking, as it helps you avoid costly mistakes and ensures the right shots are captured.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I shot 'El Mariachi' on a 16mm camera without knowing how to use it, relying on phone calls for guidance.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I realized I could use reverse photography and stop motion to create special effects that enhanced the story.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I made Bedhead, an award-winning short film, using a windup camera, which opened my mind to making a feature film for $8,000, leading to El Mariachi.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I shot Desperado digitally in my house in 1994, which was unheard of at the time. I insisted on editing it myself because it was crucial for me to have that creative control.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

By embracing digital technology early, I was able to create films that showcased what digital was capable of, pushing the boundaries of filmmaking.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

The limitations of the camera actually gave me the freedom to tell a story I couldn't have done on video.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

Don't wait until you're ready to start making films; jump in and learn as you go.

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MrBeast

09/30/22

@ FULL SEND PODCAST

For a recent video, we had over 10,000 hours of footage, and I had to figure out how to create a compelling story from that.