Since the birth of cinematography in 1895, filmmakers have been striving to develop and incorporate techniques and strategies to enhance audience's viewing experiences. The various effects that cinematographers have formulated over the century can be categorized as either special effects (i.e. effects such as make-up, animatronics, and explosions filmed in-camera) or visual effects (i.e. effects created in post-production computer generated imagery (CGI) such as digital props (e.g. bullets, blood and gore) and digital renderings that are composited in post). The famous thriller blockbuster 'Die Hard: With a Vengeance' directed by John McTiernan is a classic illustration of a film that efficiently encompasses compelling special and visual effects that reinforces and further augments the viewing experiences perceived by the audience. An example of this is the representation of Bruce Willis who plays the role of John McClane, a suspended police officer of the New York Police Department. The filmmakers' portrayal of McClane is achieved very well with the use of special effects. John McClane is shown throughout the film series wearing a dirty, blood-stained singlet and pants which are a common trait of high-ranked Hollywood police officers as well as bloody cuts and bruises to his face and body which provide details that he has been involved in some action or conflict; also a common trait of police officers. McClane is regularly accompanied by a police badge and a firearm which are elements that all stereotypical lieutenants are known to possess. All of these different features are assimilated effectively in John McTiernan's 'Die Hard: With a Vengeance' to construct a true representation of a stereotypical lieutenant.