A Video Comparison Of The First And Final Shots From 125 Different Films

Movies are visual narratives that tell the story of a character's journey through scenes, which are further broken down into shots that, when edited together, take the viewer along for the ride.

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Every journey must begin and end, and the narrative structure of a film makes the beginning and end of the journey extremely important, which thereby makes the opening and closing two of the most important shots in the entire film.

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This comparative video by Jacob T. Swinney shows the opening and closing shots from 125 different films, showcasing how important these shots are to setting the tone of each film.

-Via /Film


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