Medium-sized dog
Concept
Aerial perspective
A depth treatment that makes distant forms paler, cooler, and less distinct.
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Rear view
A viewpoint showing a subject from behind
A viewpoint showing a subject from behind.
Comparison medium-sized dog
A side-facing seated dog makes a rear view 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 from behind.
Appearance and effects
The back and rear of the head face the image, while the face is less visible.
Visual traits
- Back contour
- Back-facing pose
- Direction toward the space ahead
Expected changes
- The back and rear of the head are more likely to be visible
- Space ahead of the subject is more likely to read as its direction
Five examples
1 — Comparison medium-sized dog
A side-facing seated dog makes a rear view 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 a rear view 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 a rear view 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 behind a subject to show its back, rear of the head, or back-facing pose. It differs from profile and frontal views.
In more detail
It can show a walking figure's direction, the back of clothing, or an animal seen from behind. Composition, distance, lens, and lighting remain separately selectable.
Includes
- An observation position behind the subject
Excludes
- Frontal view
- Profile view
- A view looking down on the subject
What this does not imply
- A walking pose
- A particular shot scale or crop
- A particular lens or lighting setup
Variability
Whether to show the whole body, upper body, or head alone is selected separately through framing.
Usage and adjustments
Usage
- Turn the subject's back toward the observer
- Specify composition and shot scale separately
Distinguish similar expressions
- Use frontal view when the front of the face should be visible
Typical uses
- Show a figure's direction or the back of clothing
- Show an animal from behind
Possible failure modes
- The subject turns back and shows too much face
- The pose becomes side-facing
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