Medium-sized dog
Concept
Aerial perspective
A depth treatment that makes distant forms paler, cooler, and less distinct.
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Profile view
A viewpoint showing a subject directly from the side
A viewpoint showing a subject directly from the side.
Comparison medium-sized dog
A side-facing seated dog makes the side contour hard to compare, so it is replaced with a standing dog whose direction is unspecified.
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A phrase to start with
Shows the subject directly from the side.
Appearance and effects
The subject's side contour or profile is clearly visible.
Visual traits
- Side contour
- Side-facing direction
- A single lateral plane
Expected changes
- Side contour is more likely to be visible
- The front plane is more likely to be reduced
Five examples
1 — Comparison medium-sized dog
A side-facing seated dog makes the side contour hard to compare, 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 the side contour hard to compare, 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 the side contour hard to compare, 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 beside a subject to show the contour of a face, body, or object from the side. It differs from frontal and three-quarter views.
In more detail
It can clarify a facial outline, pose, walking direction, or side of a building. Framing, composition, and lens remain separately selectable.
Includes
- An observation position facing a subject's side
Excludes
- Frontal view
- Three-quarter view
- Shot scale
What this does not imply
- A particular pose
- A particular lens
- A particular framing
Variability
Either left or right side can be chosen for subject and composition.
Usage and adjustments
Usage
- Face the subject's side
- Specify framing separately
Distinguish similar expressions
- Use frontal view when seeing the subject from the front
Typical uses
- Show a person's profile or pose
- Show the side contour of an animal or building
Possible failure modes
- Drifting into three-quarter view
- Showing too much of the front plane
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