(iii) Sound.

In an early part of the opening scene of 'The Limey', a panning shot is used to represent the male character's eyeline so that it looks like the character is the one scanning the outside of LAX, not just another camera. A 'Pan', or "Panning shot" is when the camera pivots from left to right or up and down either from object to object or following a figure or object.
In the opening scene, after we have seen what we assume is the main character exiting LAX, there is a panning shot that goes from right to left, outsie the main xit of LAX, and it seems tat the shot is the unnamed main character taking in his surroundings as he is new to the city. As the camera  focuses on cars, pedestrians, airport crews, and other miscellaneous stationary objects, it then stops on the two policemen, as if the character is eyeing them up. This pan is effective as it allows the viewer to see what the main character is seeing, and to view what kind of things the character hesitates on, particularly the policemen. It is very effective for the viewer and their understanding of the character.
The pan, finishes on the two policemen, as if the character is eyeing them up, or possibly as if the man is comparing them to policemen of his own country. The man is does not seem disturbed, or unnerved by the presence of  the policemen,and, as it is later revealed in the film, that he is a proffessional criminal, this 'professionalism' is displayed by his lake of nervousness upon seeing the policemen. This lack of nervousness, portrayed with the use of the panning shot when it hesitates on the two policemen, allows the viewer to gain insight into what the character is like; cool, smart, calm, and incredibly tough for such an older man. The panning shot is used effectively to give the viewer an insight on what the unnamed character is seeing, and gives clues to what type of personality the character has.

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