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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 - Extended Trailer

Carol (2015) Behind the Scenes - Part 1/2

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

Top 5 Plot Points of All Time

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

Top 10 Cinematographers of All Time

Swimmer (2012)-Lynne Ramsay

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, on Carol

6 of the Best Shots of All Time

Short Film Screenplay A Level Production

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Artificial intelligence and assessments

Year 5 Open afternoons

Hartismere Technical Theatre

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Hartismere Family of Schools Art Exhibition - Somerleyton Hall

National Apprenticeship Week 2024

My Examinations

Summer 2024 Results

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Coursework Cinematography Aesthetics ZEN Screenplay GCE Film Studies YouTube Short Film Mr Trudgill Videos CIEAG Curriculum Theatre Hall My Exams Mrs Davy BAFTA Careers and Training Design Information Evening Somerleyton Parent Information NAW2024

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