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18.09: Unpacking the Tension

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Action Scenes - Tension and Hope

I think the outcome of tension and hope is where a lot of romance comes from. I really like that framing Dan. One of the things that for me makes a good action scene is if I care about what's happening. If I'm not emotionally invested, all the great fight choreography is just eye candy. And so tension is key. It's critical.

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