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Rear Window

Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window features a scene in which the camera pans across a neighborhood to show the characters that live there. In this pan and each time it is repeated, Hitchcock shows the viewer what he wants them to see and let's them know what he wants them to know about the plot. The sound and visuals add to this, adding more detail regarding each character and their influence on the plot.

This analysis from YouTube goes in depth with examples regarding the film and how Hitchcock works to create suspense in the film. I enjoyed the Creator's examples regarding how the audience would change their viewpoint as the plot progresses.

Personally after watching the film, I enjoyed Hitchcock's concept of putting the viewer in Jeff's shoes and only allowing them to see what he sees through the rear window.

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