Medium-sized dog
Concept
Aerial perspective
A depth treatment that makes distant forms paler, cooler, and less distinct.
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High-angle view
A viewpoint looking down from above
A viewpoint looking down from above to reveal upper surfaces and ground relations.
Comparison medium-sized dog
A side-facing seated dog makes an overhead comparison difficult, so it is replaced with a standing dog whose direction is unspecified.
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A phrase to start with
Views the subject from above.
Appearance and effects
Upper surfaces and ground are visible around the subject.
Visual traits
- Downward viewing direction
- Visible upper surfaces
- Relation to ground
Expected changes
- Upper surfaces and ground are more likely to be visible
- Surrounding arrangement is more likely to be legible
Five examples
1 — Comparison medium-sized dog
A side-facing seated dog makes an overhead comparison difficult, so it is replaced with a standing dog whose direction is unspecified.
a medium-sized dog standing on simple ground
- a medium-sized dog
- simple ground
2 — Comparison cat
A three-quarter-facing cat makes an overhead comparison difficult, so it is replaced with a seated cat whose direction is unspecified.
a cat sitting on simple ground
- a cat
- simple ground
3 — Comparison teenage boy
A three-quarter-facing boy makes an overhead comparison difficult, so it is replaced with a standing boy whose direction is unspecified.
a standing teenage boy in plain clothing
- a teenage boy
- plain clothing
4 — Unoccupied interior
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Definition
It places the observer above the subject looking downward. It differs from a map-like straight-down view and a wide-angle lens effect.
In more detail
It makes upper shapes, placement on the ground, and relations among elements easier to survey. Shot scale, projection, and lens remain separately selectable.
Includes
- A downward view from a position above the subject
Excludes
- A map-like straight-down view
- Wide-angle lens distortion
- Shot scale
What this does not imply
- A straight-down map view
- A particular lens
- A particular framing
Variability
Adjust the strength through height and downward tilt.
Usage and adjustments
Usage
- Look downward from above the subject
- Specify framing separately
Distinguish similar expressions
- Use low-angle view when looking upward from below
Typical uses
- Show arrangement of objects on a surface
- Show a person or animal in relation to the ground
Possible failure modes
- Returning to eye level
- Becoming an overly straight-down view
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