The beginning of `face off` began with a black backdrop showing the opening credits in white.This was effective as the viewer focused on the writing before the plot of the film began. As the opening scene began the camera colour remains sepia, this gives a good effect and with the mellow music it makes the first scene seem quite pleasant and overall upbeat however, this drastically changes as the camera focuses on a separate third character. The mood changes as the third character produces a sharp movement, this is also when the camera shots close in on the characters face with more intensity creating larger tension with the viewer. The climax of the first scene is when the boy is unintentionally murdered and the father is only wounded.