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Camera Movements: an introduction, with examples and explanations.


This is the first in a series of videos which will be looking at the fundamental aspects of film studies. Focusing on camera movements, the video breaks down traditional camera movements and provides a range of examples for each.

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Anatomy of a Screenplay

How To Edit: Do The Right Thing - A Video Essay

Whiplash's first scene

How fares the British film industry?

9 Scenes from 'Jaws' That Will Show You How Spielberg Does Cinematography

Editing a Film

ED LACHMAN talks the cinematography of CAROL: Interview Exclusive

Number of female Hollywood leads fell in 2017, study shows

DO THE RIGHT: THING ALL ABOUT FORM

Film editing: Everything you need to know

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Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025

Key Stage 4 Practical lessons

Summer 2025 Results

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2021

Y11 GCSE Drama picnic & Balloon Stomp 2023

Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for February 2025

BACK TO THE FUTURE, the musical. Thursday 5th June 2025. Years 7 to 10.

Coping with exam pressure - a guide for students

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