Why This Opening Cutscene Is Excellent

Grim Fandango's opening cutscene is jam packed with fundamental screenwriting techniques that make it a stand out example of an introduction done right.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:47 - Intro of the Intro
02:27 - Driver of the Scene
03:14 - Organic Exposition
04:35 - Spine of the Story
05:00 - Dramatization
06:22 - Conflict and Turning Points
07:04 - Swapping of Positive/Negative Charges
08:46 - "That Makes Her the Best!"
10:25 - Desire
11:01 - Tonality
11:38 - Conclusion

REFERENCES
McKee, Robert. STORY: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting

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