I design my shots. I walk the rehearsal as the camera and say 'this is where I want to be... I want this look.
Debbie Allen

Everything has to be well thought out - what do you really need, when can you do with less coverage.
Debbie Allen

A director just pushes them a little this way or that way.
Debbie Allen

Time management is a big part of the director's job.
Debbie Allen

I'm always moving forward.
Debbie Allen

Even when you have a big budget, you can't just shoot everything.
Debbie Allen

But out of limitations comes creativity.
Debbie Allen

I use something that is a real staple in the directing world. It's called a dance floor. You lay it down so that it's so smooth you can roll around, and you can put furniture on top of it. It's seamless and you don't see it.
Debbie Allen