Demolition Man Opening 2 minutes The scene opens with Sgt Spartan Stallone tracking down a criminal in relation to a recent hijacking of 30 people from a public bus. Sgt Spartan finds the hijacker Phoenix Snipes and infiltrates his hideout to get some information. The camera is the most essential element used in the opening scene. Sgt Stallone is first shown in a close up CU to allow viewers to identify with the star and his role, he enters the scene in a helicopter the camera tracks the flight. A High angle shot is used...
camera in Demolition Man varies from 3 shots, mid shots and Close ups. This is because in the opening scene the audience need a variety of shots to identify with the characters i.e.: Star persona. The camera in the crouching tiger scene appears to use mostly a wide shot to show the events occurring within and around the temple; the camera is used to create a feeling of voyeurism amongst the audience. The lighting element plays an important role in both scenes; the lighting is used to control the audience’s perception of the hero and the villains.