Worm's-eye view

View of an object or location from below
Worm's-eye view with two vanishing points
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A worm's-eye view is a description of the view of a scene from below that a worm might have if it could see. It is the opposite of a bird's-eye view.[1]

It can give the impression that an object is tall and strong while the viewer is childlike or powerless.[2]

A worm's-eye view commonly uses three-point perspective, with one vanishing point on top, one on the left, and one on the right.[3]

A snail and bottle from worm's-eye view

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Worm's-eye view.

References

  1. ^ "Point Of View In Photography". Student Resources. 2014-12-09. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
  2. ^ "Camera Work: What's Your Angle". Videomaker.com. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
  3. ^ Teacher, The Helpful Art (2011-01-12). "The Helpful Art Teacher: THREE POINT PERSPECTIVE... WORM'S EYE vs. BIRD'S EYE VIEW". The Helpful Art Teacher. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
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