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You missed the best shot in the film...

Film and Animation

The Lord of the Rings trilogy is full of breathtaking cinematography and some amazing visuals, but I think the best shot in the film is one that happens so fast, most people probably completely missed it. Join me as we dive into this 8 second scene to explain just how amazing it truly is. #videoessay #lordoftherings #filmmaking #returnoftheking #filmanalysis

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agathe_prévost 1 month ago

Yo the difference in relative movement of the horses and the mountains is EXACTLY it! You nailed it!

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brittany.gutierrez 1 month, 1 week ago

Like so many things in these movies, I didn't even THINK of this shot in a technical sense. It's simply reality. Bravo, well done.

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leonard_bender 1 month, 1 week ago

I watched it so many many times but I'm still learning new things every time!

steven.gonzalez
steven.gonzalez 1 month, 2 weeks ago

I love how it shows how powerful Gandalf actually is, with a simple wave of his staff he can fend off the Nazgûl. A rare occurrence where he is allowed to show his true power without breaking his oath.

michelle_bryan
michelle_bryan 1 month, 3 weeks ago

"Gandalf taking a moment alone after Faramir's Charge " that's the best LOTR shot for me

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gaelhenriquedapaz405 1 month, 4 weeks ago

thats what i was always talking about! thank you😄🙏🙏

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udarshsolara37 2 months ago

That scene gave me goosebumps in the cinema. Now I know why :P

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hortensepoirier453 2 months ago

Sincerely I kne wyou were going to talk about this shot before I even click it. Good video.

taylorsmith924
taylorsmith924 2 months ago

That was intriguing. Subscribed

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pietrawhisper21 2 months ago

I certainly never missed this shot. Always admired it

gaelhenrique_farias
gaelhenrique_farias 2 months ago

I alwas really liked this shot, and now I know why. thanks!

olivierdrift98
olivierdrift98 2 months ago

Great analysis...great narration.

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robertvaleon36 2 months, 1 week ago

Excellent work! Thanks

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genaro.chavarría 2 months, 1 week ago

Peter Jackson gave every bit of his passion into these movies. Spectacular effects

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erick_pimenta 2 months, 1 week ago

watched the whole video. it really is a great shot dude.

natashabeasley890
natashabeasley890 2 months, 1 week ago

2:07 is he holding Dawnbreaker?! Dawnbreaker was in lotr!

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hans-heinrich.segebahn 2 months, 1 week ago

This is my all time favorite part. Light beam, white horse, song!

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vanessa_carlson 2 months, 1 week ago

That moment always gives me goosebumps! and still does everytime I rewatch the trilogy!

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mandy_butler 2 months, 1 week ago

0:11 hah that‘s me

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brenocosmos37 2 months, 1 week ago

No one missed this shot...wild assumption.