The camera sweeps across the landscape and focuses on a single white feather. A breeze blows and it begins to flutter, dancing away. The camera follows almost as if it was entranced. The feather travels far; through rain and snow, over mountains and through caves, it may even pass through a machine, dodge the pistons and avoid being set alight. The feather has become the main character for the moment, filled with suspense, beauty and purpose. It lands, then it's promptly stepped on by the lead character and it's on to the main story. Examples: