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Opening Shots Tell Us Everything


Opening shots are underrated. I can almost guarantee that your favorite film has an opening shot that gives huge insight into the film's themes, character conflicts, or plot points. Let's look at four in-depth examples to see just how revealing opening shots are. https://www.patreon.com/nowyouseeit Movie openings shown, in order of their appearance: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Superbad (2007) Shaun of the Dead (2004) Jaws (1975) Whiplash (2014) Dan in Real Life (2007) The Big Lebowski (1998) The Matrix (1999) Silver Linings Playbook(2012) Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Silence of the Lambs (1991) Fargo (1996) Forrest Gump (1994) Raging Bull (1980)

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Carol (2015) Behind the Scenes - Part 2/2

Connect (Short film starring Tuppence Middleton & Daniel Lawrence Taylor)

Meshes of the Afternoon - Maya Deren (1943)

Edgar Wright - How to Do Visual Comedy

Lights Out - short film for year 12 and 13 Film Students

Top 10 Movie Twists of All Time

Spielberg: How to Introduce Characters

Hair Love

Film editing: Everything you need to know

One-Minute Time Machine | Sploid Short Film Festival ยท Official Selection

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January 2026 Examinations

Local Governing Body Information

Photography Competition

December Mock Examinations

Our curriculum

Pan's Labyrinth Analysis

Parents Evening :: Year 12

Chicago marketing & front of house team

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Coursework Cinematography Aesthetics ZEN Screenplay GCE Film Studies YouTube Cinefix Short Film Editing Events Marketing Team Pan's Labyrinth Productions Test Examinations Curriculum Documentation Film4 Oscars Art Assessment BAFTA

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