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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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Film editing: Everything you need to know

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Swimmer (2012)-Lynne Ramsay

Eduqas Short Film Study List

How To Do A Plot Twist

10 Best Uses of Color of All Time

Writing Short Films: 7 Rules Successful Filmmakers Follow

Top 10 Movie Twists of All Time

The art of storyboarding with Ridley Scott

Carol Featurette - Costume Design (2015) - Cate Blanchett, Kyle Chandler Drama HD

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April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

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art & science exhibition of year 8 work

Hartismere Technical Theatre

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Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.

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