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This video explores the opening shot in movies. The first 30 secons. The very first frame. How important is it. What are some good examples of good opening shots. A good opening sequence both defines your movie's mood and theme and hooks the audience. A bad opening sequence usually results in a bad movie. So how do great directors like Christopher Nolan, Quentin Tarantino, Scorsese, etc. start their movies? How does a bad movie compare when utilising the same techniques and tropes? Find out more in this video essay

0:00 Introduction
2:25 From the end
4:24 Recapping
5:37 On an Action Sequence
6:53 Introduce the Villain
9:02 Outro

Movies discussed in this video:

Death Note (Netflix version)
Fight Club
Memento
Tucker and Dale vs Evil
21
2001: A Space Oddyssey
The Dark Knight
Baby Driver
Drive
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
F for Fake
Shaun of the Dead
Star Wars
Megamind
Inglourious Basterds


This video essay reviews several movies and in particular focuses on their opening sequences. It provides a detailed analysis on sound and picture used in the most overlooked part of the movie. Several common introductory techniques are presented with examples of movies that utilise them well and movies that utilise them poorly.

I hope this video helps you in your film makings. And in general with video production.

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