In this report I am going to be covering camera techniques‚ narrative structure‚ format‚ styles and content and technical elements. When doing so I am going to be explaining how each one works‚ what it does and give examples of how they are used. Camera techniques In film and television production there are two main types of camera techniques single camera production and multi camera productions. A single camera production either film or video is employed on the set and each shot to make up a
Premium Film
make. In the Play Oedipus Rex‚ Fate vs. Free will is a major factor of the story. The story is set in ancient Greece where Oedipus becomes king of a small city after the death of the old king. The key question is; did Oedipus make all his decisions by himself‚ or did fate already plan and execute what was going to happen to him? In this particular story there is strong evidence to swing to both sides‚ however‚ the fate of Oedipus was the biggest factor. In the play Oedipus Rex‚ fate
Premium Oedipus Oedipus the King Sophocles
In Oedipus Rex Sophocles uses Creon for a foil to Oedipus. In Antigone Sophocles uses Creon as the Greek tragic hero. In Oedipus Rex the character of Creon serves as a foil to Oedipus. Creon is portrayed as a rational‚ ethical‚ and dutiful leader who represents the need for a stable society. All the while Oedipus is portrayed as a rash‚ unreasonable‚ and overly confident king‚ who is constantly trying to keep up with his unavoidable fate. Creon shows his rationality when he replies to a question
Premium
In the play Oedipus Rex‚ the main character‚ Oedipus‚ gouges his eyes out after finding out a horrendous thing he had done. He was not interested in eliminating his pain‚ but rather his intentions were in never seeing‚ and therefore regretting‚ his transgressions. Oedipus had made some disastrous choices‚ and wanted to forget them. In the beginning of the play‚ Oedipus is talking to Teiresias. During their conversation‚ Teiresias says‚ “To the children with whom he will be brother and father
Premium Suicide Oedipus Family
Oedipus Rex: A Symbolic Path to Truth In the ironic and tragic play Oedipus Rex‚ the titular character (Oedipus) goes on a journey to discover who he really is. The story starts with the King Lauis abandoning his son Oedipus because the prophet said Oedipus would murder his father and marry his mother. As the story goes on Oedipus finds a sphinx and solves the sphinx’s riddle which kills it. Oedipus is immediately named King of Thebes. As the story comes to an end he starts to ask the question‚ who
Premium Oedipus Sophocles Greek mythology
Major Works Data Sheet Title: Oedipus Rex and Antigone Author: Sophocles Date of Publication: 430 B.C. and 441 B.C. Genre: drama/tragedy 1. Characterize the author’s style: Sophocles demonstrates great insight into human suffering. He assumes a pontifical role in an attempt to present a moral lesson to the general masses. 2. Cite a sample passage that exemplifies the style (provide page number): Chorus: “People of Thebes‚ my countrymen‚ look on Oedipus. He solved the famous riddle with
Premium Sophocles Oedipus Tragedy
Q : Oedipus Rex –A Victim of Fate or his Own Will ? The play Oedipus by Sophocles is a play whose focus is the interplay between fate and free will. The story basically goes like this: Oedipus was fated to kill his father and marry his mother as he learned from the Oracle at Delphi. So‚ Oedipus does everything to escape-he runs from his own land and starts his life over. However‚ Oedipus is a character that clearly demonstrates that no matter how much free will men assert‚ fate has already written
Premium Sophocles Oedipus Oedipus the King
place between Oedipus and Nora in “Oedipus Rex” and “A Doll House” depict disastrous events that influence their decisions in life. In greek mythology‚ many chose to believe their fate was made for them long before they were born. Often‚ fate plays a huge role on how our actions are drawn out. There are many choices we must carefully choose to better ourselves though we can’t control every outcome. Both Oedipus and Nora are casualties of unfortunate circumstances‚ resulting in Oedipus being a victim
Premium Sophocles Oedipus the King Oedipus
Unit 1 - Narrative Structures V for Vendetta V for Vendetta (V4V) is the first film by director James McTeigue and was released in 2005. V4V is set in a very near futuristic London which is now under control by a very strict & fascist government which controls what the public believes through their materialised media network. One night‚ London is rocked by a bombing of the crown court followed soon by a mysterious character simply named ‘V’ taking over the news network and revealing his agenda
Premium Narrative Film V for Vendetta
Sophocles’ dramatic tragedy‚ Oedipus Rex‚ character plays a very important role in determining the protagonist’s fate. The extent to which this occurs is difficult to conclude‚ for during the play it seems character isn’t the only factor that led to the final result. Although character can be influenced by external circumstances‚ a situation’s outcome will be arrived to as a result of the decisions an individual’s personality has predestined him to make. Aspects of Oedipus’ character are presented
Premium Sophocles Oedipus Tragedy