'There's no generic learning process' | Ridley Scott on Directing

2018 BAFTA Fellowship recipient Ridley Scott talks making his way from directing commercials to sci-fi blockbusters like Alien, Blade Runner and The Martian.

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[SunnyBear]

It's amazing to hear Ridley Scott saying "if you're doing 30-40, takes you don't know what you're doing" and then hear David Fincher having the total opposite philosophy, wanting the actors to do countless takes and operate on muscle memory. And guess what - they're both great directors and none of them are wrong. :)

[quirkypurple]

Mr. Scott is apparently 80 years of age. What a sharp mind and energy he has. I hope I'm like that at his age.

[ifstatementifstatement]

His two last sentences. "Authority is important. Even if you're pretending in the beginning, try to pretend properly". Nice!

[matahari]

Ridley Scott is something else. Born in 1937, clear minded, full of plans. I hope so much to see more of his work.

[theessayist]

Ridley Scott is one of the greatest visual directors ever

[AllgoodthingsTv]

I love that he was so straight about everything - no self-deprecating BS. He's like "I have an eye... My reel from 30 years ago would still hold up today."

[solivier]

Just worked on a shoot crew with this man. What an exhilarating ride, fast, furious, focused, and a happy, motivated, focused crew, loving the ride and learning so much. A team leader of note.

[TLL]

You guys have no idea how valuable these interviews are for aspiring filmmakers!! I can't thank you enough!!

[tonyweier]

"stamina is very important" so true, after knowing many directors working tirelessly on set without much sleep, such a wise old man.

[dutzumiho]

Not sure how a massive talent like Ridley Scot could ever be underrated as a director but I feel he is. The man is a master.

[johnbailey]

"Guess we should've taken better care of ourselves."

Dude's like 82, looks like he's 60 and talks like he's 30. ... I think he's done OK for himself.

[AllThingsFilm]

Wow. One of the most insightful interviews of a director's experience I've ever seen. To hear it from Ridley Scott made it doubly enjoyable. Thanks for this video.

[trudialect]

With his sharpness in this interview I hope he can keep directing for another 10 years

[mikedehooghblackflagracephotos]

TOO visual? How can a movie be too visual? Critics are like politicians. Completely worthless and the world would be better off without them. Ridley is my favorite director... because he's so damn visual.

[robberesford]

"if you're doing 30-40, takes you don't know what you're doing", i guess Kubrick never got the memo

[suat]

One of the greatest director of all time

[juliendunand]

I love his sense of humor. He's so fun.

[johnrobinson]

What a generous filmmaker. He gave the world so much

[bryanfreeman]

Basically every minute of this is invaluable knowledge from one of the best directors in modern history.

[dimifisher]

I wish him all the Best, may he live two hundrend years