What Does This Mean?
Starting a video directly with the most compelling moment, skipping any introduction or setup entirely.
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REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE
"No intro, no logo, straight cold open into the funniest part, that's why it retained so well."
LORE & ORIGIN
Borrowed from television and film terminology for openings that begin mid-action, adapted to short-form video's need to hook attention instantly.
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