1. Point of View Boston University Last Updated 10/2010

2. Point of View Make everyday subjects more interesting…

3. Same subject, three points of view… Bird’s Eye ViewStraight OnWorm’s Eye View

4. Straight On Equal, balanced Focus on one object Clear subject More realistic

5. Straight On

7. Bird’s Eye View Taken from above your subject Shows location, scale Can change proportion of subject

8. Bird’s Eye View

12. Worm’s Eye View Taken from below Emphasizes height or length Makes the viewer feel small

13. Worm’s eye view

16. Worm’s Eye View

18. Which point of view to use? 1) Lunch Line 2) Teacher 3) Water Fountain 4) Dog 5) Pencil Sharpener 6) Staircase 7) Chair 8) Flag

19. Water Fountain Straight On Water Fountain Flag Worm’s Eye View