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

@ Lex Fridman

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 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

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

Sometimes the limitations you have with equipment can turn a challenge into an opportunity to create something unique.

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MrBeast

06/27/23

@ Colin and Samir

I believe that not every video needs to follow the same formula; some can focus on storytelling while others can be more about the experience.

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Robert Rodriguez

04/17/25

@ Lex Fridman

I was fortunate that my camera malfunctioned during 'Mariachi', which led to better sound quality than I would have achieved otherwise.

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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

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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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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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.