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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: 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 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

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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Dylan Field

03/13/25

@ Y Combinator

When starting Figma, Evan and I focused on the technologies that were emerging, particularly drones and WebGL, to identify opportunities in design.

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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

I believe that limitations in filmmaking can actually enhance creativity, as they force you to think outside the box.

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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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Jessica Brillhart

08/16/18

@ Y Combinator

I think immersive content should embrace how technology works now and use those limitations to tell stories effectively.

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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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Brad Lightcap

04/15/24

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

I wish I had appreciated the order in which the technology would have an impact; it surprised us how important it is in creative industries compared to more traditional sectors.