Part Three: Technical Theory

Here we learn basic theory as it relates to the application of perspective within a variety of different art forms. But regardless of your particular field, each chapter should contain something you can apply.

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25. Distortion vs. Accuracy – Discusses how attainable and desirable accuracy really is, whether perspective-related or not.

How distortion can be used to the benefit of your art is also explored.

26. The Audience – How our subject is presented to an audience is of critical importance to the artist. This includes how the subject is shown in a scene and how the picture itself is placed in front of them.

Here is sorted out a number of common misconceptions on the relationship of the audience's viewpoint to a scene.

Provides too, a reference as to how far we need to go to create any artistic world.

27. Size vs. Distance – The sizes and distances of objects in a photograph or film can be manipulated so that the audience sees these differently from how they actually are. An example is the use of miniatures in film.

Basic laws governing such practices are summarized here.

28. Photography – Similar to perspective, photography also contains its own complexities. The simplification of the use of lenses is proposed.

Also, learn the true effects that different lenses have on perspective.

And finally, understand what lens distortion is really about.

29. Motion Picture – The effects of perspective on motion picture, virtual reality and video gaming are covered. These include turning the camera and zooming compared to actual motion across distance.

30. Understanding Basic Shots – Basic shots like close-ups, wide (angle) shots and long (distant) shots carry either incomplete or confused meanings. A precise understanding of these will reduce chances of miscommunication, confusion or other problems in getting exactly the type of shot you want.

31. Perspectives of People – Properly positioning a viewpoint to a person being depicted is outlined.

Includes a discussion on effectively shooting comedy and those reasons this is commonly misunderstood and misapplied, causing the exact opposite and more boring effect instead.

Learn why it is commonly perceived that "a camera adds ten pounds" to a person.

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