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[[File:Smallville power walk 3835.jpg|link=Smallville|frame| The [[Shout-Out|League of Justice Affiliated Individuals]], and their [[Kid Sidekick]], [[The CW]]-Lad.]]
 
 
The '''Power Walk''' is a wide shot of the main cast, shoulder to shoulder, suited up for battle and looking cool/determined/fierce as they walk towards the camera, often in slow motion. Typically shot from a [[Hitler Cam|slightly lower]] than normal angle to add stature to the characters in the shot. Extra power can be gained from a dramatic backdrop, especially flames or explosions. The walk often continues until the characters are out of frame, and is often followed by an [[Act Break]].
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Can be combined with an [[Unflinching Walk]] (as in the ''[[Smallville]]'' picture) for extra badassitude. If they're standing still, it's the [[V-Formation Team Shot]].
 
Commonly used as an intro shot of an ensemble cast in TV dramas, e.g. [[Police ProceduralsProcedural|procedurals]].
 
See also The Strut from ''[[Saturday Night Fever]]''.
 
See also The Strut from ''Saturday Night Fever''.
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== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ==
* The anime ''[[One Piece]]'' has used several Power Walks during its long run: