You sort of have to be always aware, even when you're not thinking of shooting. That's when the best stuff happens.
Jay MaiselWe have always wanted to find the 'it-ness' of anything we shoot. We want to get as deep into the subject as we can.
Jay MaiselYou must not think of yourself as looking at the stage from the audience. You must think of it as theatre in the round and look at it from all sides.
Jay MaiselWhen you shoot, that is opportunity number one to make a statement. When you edit, you have opportunity number two to make your statement. It could be an affirmation of your first choice or could go off in another direction.
Jay Maisel