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What was Ridley Scott's directing approach to directing?
Russell Crowe commented about Ridley Scott's directing, I like being on Ridley's set because actors can perform and the focus is on the performers.“
Were there others who commented about Ridley Scott's approach as a director and producer?
Charlize Theron praised the Ridley Scott's willingness to listen to suggestions from the cast for improvements in the way their characters are portrayed on screen.
What was Ridley Scott's directing style?
In Ridley Scott's visual style, he incorporates a detailed approach to production design and innovative, atmospheric lighting
How did Ridley Scott's directing style translate into his films?
In his movies, Ridley Scott commonly uses slow pacing until the action sequences.
What popular movies did Ridley Scott take this approach and use this directing style?
Examples of Ridley Scott's directing style include Alien and Blade Runner.
Is there anything else interesting about Ridley Scott's style besides using slow pacing until the action sequences?
Another technique Ridley Scott employs is use of sound or music to build tension, with hissing steam, beeping computers and the noise of the machinery in the space ship.

Question: How did he develop this style?
Self-contained rewrite: How did Ridley Scott develop the style od using sound or music to build tension?