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Set the Bar Scene Opening

workflow technique for overcoming editor's block by focusing all initial energy on perfecting the first few shots or beats of a scene. The principle is that a well-crafted, confident opening creates a "flow state" and provides the necessary momentum to carry the editor through the rest of the scene. A rough start can psychologically poison the well, making the entire scene feel like a slog.

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