3 Minutes In, the Camera Still Hasn't Moved

In this video, I break down the opening shots of The Substance (2024). For the first three minutes, the director Coralie Fargeat uses only two extended static shots, yet they still grab our attention. It is a minimal but striking way to open a film. This video is part of my beginner-friendly film analysis series. Explore the full course on my channel. 0:00 Keep the Camera Static 0:21 Egg Shot 1:51 How to Introduce a Character 3:03 Conclusion