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“Ever since the invention of the camera, people have been trying to create 3D, because we see things in 3D, and everyone's aware that the camera doesn't.”

Quote by Ian Mckellen

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British actor renowned for his exceptional performances in theater, film, and television. Ian McKellen is celebrated for his versatility and profound acting skills, leaving a lasting impression in numerous iconic roles. more

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“As for the clarity of the 48 frames, I've heard people say that it looks odd, it's too demanding, there's too much information, you don't know where to look.”

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“I suspect the base that I'm working from is not particularly one of inquiry, but of memory of what I did last time.”

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“It is so painful watching yourself act, particularly because you can't do anything about it, it's all done and dusted.”

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“I think I'm a bit gruffer than I used to be, and I'm certainly older.”

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“In fact, my face has shrunk in the meantime, but it won't be particularly noticeable because it's covered up with hair. So I hope I'm not alarmed if I ever do sit through the five movies.”

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“Some directors don't tell you that it's not your fault, so you get increasingly depressed that you're not delivering what's required, and then you discover it's not you at all, it's something in the background that's out of focus.”

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“I think if I were asked to do as many as fifty takes, I would assume the director had no idea what he wanted, and was just hoping, eventually, to see it.”

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“You would be surprised how many directors don't know what they want. They might not know what they want until they see it, they might know what they want but no idea how to get it out of the actor, then you've both got a problem.”

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