In our book, Nichols writes, "An attentive viewer must also be familiar with the repertoire of choices a director faces to recognize her decisions as choices rather than as simply the product of the camera's mechanical ability to record images." What do you think Nichols is trying to say in this statement and what are your thoughts?
After looking up the definition of repertoire, which is all the plays, songs, dances, etc., that a performer or group of performers knows and can perform, I think that Nichols is trying to say that ultimately the director has the power to create his/her own film. Depending on the the director's technique or perspective on the piece the film can vary in many ways. If a movie were to be done by a different director, there would be a totally new approach on how the film is produced and portrayed. If you watch a film simply to see how it is mechanically constructed you will see how the directors repertoire shows through. I challenge all of you to watch a movie but instead of watching it for enjoyment, watch it to see how it is constructed.
