Whether you're a cinephile or not, chances are you have watched The Matrix. A multifaceted premise that is considered to be a milestone in science fiction, from story to performances to special effects, it is hard to find fault with the movie. To me, it is a philosophical action thriller, with a concept that is sure to haunt you for the rest of your life. The Matrix (1999) is not only a cinematic masterpiece but also a technical one. At a time when special effects weren’t as advanced, the film featured ground-breaking visual effects that stirred Hollywood. While its pioneering use of the “bullet time” slow-motion effect is one of the biggest highlights of the film, there are multiple tiny yet extremely significant scenes that were filmed solely on technical acumen rather than CGI. The one that comes to mind is the iconic chase scene that features Trinity.In this article, we’ll analyze how cinematographer Bill Pope used perspectives to film this sequence without using CGI. The Scene Trinity is on the run after evading police and the deadly Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving). She flees through dark city lanes and rooftops, injured and slightly beaten, finally emerging from an alley. At the end of the lane, she spots a phone booth sitting under the spotlight of the streetlight. In pain, Trinity pulls herself up to go to the phone booth to make a call to her operator, most likely Tank, to initiate her exit process from the Matrix. She steps inside...
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