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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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How To Write A Great Ending

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

10 Best Uses of Color of All Time

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

SPIDER Short Film

Eduqas Short Film Study List

Night Fishing ~ Chan-kyong Park

Swimmer (2012)-Lynne Ramsay PLUS Curfew!

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, on Carol

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

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Parents Evening :: Year 11

The Wave revision activity

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CABARET THE MUSICAL. Playhouse Theatre, London. Y9-13. Wednesday 15th April 2026

The Wave summary

Summer 2026 Examinations

March 2026 Year 11 Mocks

The Wave - Wenger

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Coursework Cinematography Aesthetics ZEN Screenplay GCE Film Studies YouTube March Rocketjump Film School Calendar Year 10 NEA Revision Oscars Alamanc Year 13 Cinefix Film4 Year 12 Representation Festival Mocks Videos

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