Becoming the Subject VVWA
Point of View Questions
1. In the text an example of Juxtaposition was given, looking up at an ant, what is another example?
Or an eye-level shot of a bird is much more powerful than looking up a bird in a tree.
2. What is the visual impact on the viewer when using the Become the Subject technique?
These shots allow the viewer to feel like they are experiencing the event first hand.
3. Why does shooting from a low angle makes the subject feel in control?
By literally putting the subject on "their level" you create an instinctual response because usually only other people of the same age are at roughly eye level with a person.
4. Why does the viewer feel superior when shooting from above?
If the stage or "place on a pedestal" effect is achieved, the viewer will often feel adversarial towards the subject.
Or an eye-level shot of a bird is much more powerful than looking up a bird in a tree.
2. What is the visual impact on the viewer when using the Become the Subject technique?
These shots allow the viewer to feel like they are experiencing the event first hand.
3. Why does shooting from a low angle makes the subject feel in control?
By literally putting the subject on "their level" you create an instinctual response because usually only other people of the same age are at roughly eye level with a person.
4. Why does the viewer feel superior when shooting from above?
If the stage or "place on a pedestal" effect is achieved, the viewer will often feel adversarial towards the subject.