Same thing with film, by the time you've finished shooting and you've really been into everything, you've touched up everything in the editing room. You've gone in there and taken little bits from everything.

On 6 July 2010 YouTube announced the launch of Life In A Day an experimental documentary executive produced by Scott. He had Steven Zaillian rewrite his script to focus on the dynamic between Frank Lucas and Richie Roberts. " He divides his time between homes in London France and Los Angeles.

Scott is known for his atmospheric highly concentrated visual style which has influenced many directors. " He is the elder brother of the late Tony Scott.