Visual Litteracy Flashcards
0
Q
Shallow depth of field
A
- attention on one thing
- focuses viewers perception
1
Q
Deep depth of field
A
- see entire setting
- establish context
2
Q
Birds eye view
A
- viewer feels lofty
- detached
- very high up
3
Q
High camera angle
A
- viewer feels superior
- subject appears defenceless
4
Q
Medium camera angle
A
- neutral
- no emotional overtones
- straight normal
5
Q
Low cameron angle
A
- subject seems strong
- viewer may feel inferior
- viewer is looking down
6
Q
Vertical lines
A
- lines from earth to sky
- inspiring
7
Q
Horizontal lines
A
- lines across like horizon
- calm, stable
8
Q
Diagonal lines
A
- like lightening
- dynamic, exciting
9
Q
Curving lines
A
- soft curving shape
- gentle
10
Q
Circular lines
A
- lines go around
- confused, muddles
11
Q
Low horizon lines
A
- low horizon, lots of sky
- boundless space
12
Q
High horizon line
A
- lots of earth, closer to viewer
- closer to viewer
13
Q
Central horizon line
A
- cuts in the middle of pictures
- static, stillness
14
Q
Normal lens
A
- ordinary
- story telling function
