The "Pull Back and Reveal" Technique


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Hey! "Pull Back and Reveal” is a classic cinematic technique.

Now, let’s use this technique to make some ads for ExpressVPN.

I’ll base them on the “Fake Plane Challenge” trend.

Step 1: Close-Up

Limit the view to make the audience assume what’s happening.

Step 2: Reveal

Zoom out and surprise them.

Step 3: Brand Message

Bonus: Static

Pull Back and Reveal works for static ads too.
We just need the right visual hierarchy:

More examples

Here are some fun "Pull Back and Reveal” ads:

Fox Sports

• Elementor Hosting (Turn off your ad blocker to watch.)

• Old Spice

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