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The shootout takes place on the streets of Los Angeles between a crew of professional bank robbers led by Neil McClary and the LAPD led by Lieutenant Vincent Hennen. This scene is a most across in tension building and realism. Mann’s direction focuses on realism emphasising the tactics and strategies used by both the police under criminals the use of high-powered firearms, the echoes of gun fires and the tragic positioning of the characters create a suspense experience for the audience. This film also uses enigma codes to create mystery. This scene is very technical as Mann uses long shots and wide shots to immerse the audience in the chaos of the fire fight the absence of the music enhances the sound of gunfire and sirens which causes the audience to feel the atmosphere and the city itself becoming the soundtrack. The setting of the downtown Los Angeles adds to the intensity of the scene the sprawling urban landscape becomes a character influencing the different gun battles and providing a sense of tension. The use of lighting, especially the contrast between the dark night and the flash of gunfire contributes to the scene’s atmosphere. In terms of cinematography Mann’s use of handheld cameras, a kinetic movement places the audience in the mindset of the action heightening the tension and urgency of the moment. Furthermore the aftermath of the shootout allows for a moment of thinking for both Neil and Vincent as they reflect on the events that transpired the audience gained further insight into the characters and motivations the audience witnesses the clash between Neil and Vincent two highly skilled professionals on opposite sides of the law there's a mutual respect between them which adds the depth to their characters. The tension and fear on their faces, their movements, and the attempts to navigate the chaos contribute to the scenes overall impact the shootout scene uses intense action and adds to the character to make a standout moment in the scene. The film portrays the media's role in depicting the heist and subsequent police pursuits. News reports, newspaper headlines and TV broadcasts serve as a conduct through which a public receives information about ongoing conflict between the authorities on the criminals this suggests that the media contributes to the public's feelings of events and characters uses. The media as a backdrop to illustrates how the actions of the characters particularly the criminal activities are perceived and sensationalised by the public the criminals led by Neil mc cauley are aware of the media attention the heists develop they understand the significance of public perception and the impact they have on their operations. In this scene it is quite diverse with the use of cinematography to intensify storytelling there are various types of shots to convey emotion, tension and relationships between characters. In the shootout scene there were a range of shots for example wide shot this established the vast urban landscape of Los Angeles and it showcases the setting on the stage for the characters interaction. That was a close up shot when he was holding the gun but also close-ups are used to highlight the facial expressions and performances this captures their emotional depth of character. Low angle shot was also used to depict the characters moments of power and dominance these shots can emphasise the strength and authority of certain characters within the narrative. High angle shots highlights the vulnerability or powerlessness in certain situations. Around 3 minutes we can see that there is a point of usual to must audience directly to the perspective of a character intensifying the audiences connection to the characters experience. They also used a tracking shot which allows you to follow characters through complex environments emphasising the movement and the dynamics of the surroundings these shots often add a sense of urgency and anticipation of to the scene. During the shooting scene we also see a over the shoulder shop this normally happens during dialogue exchanges to establish a sense of perspective and intimacy between the characters engaged in conversation this technique allows the audience to see the interaction from both characters POV. The use of a handheld camera creates a sense of intimacy it brings the audience closer to the characters during intense movement especially in action sequences adding a kinetic energy to the scenes. Towards the end of the scene, we could see that there are long takes to immerse the audience in the action extended shootout scenes where long takes intensify the chaos by showcasing the unfolding events in real time without any cuts.