PRINCIPLE – Illusion of Space: Bird’s Eye View
Describing FORM: What is the specific communicative strategy? Where is it found?
Viewpoint is the placement of an object in relation to the horizon line establishes our view.
A bird’s eye point of view occurs when we are looking down at an object. In this picture, we can see Altair looking down at his city from a high building.
Discussing CONTENT: What does it communicate?
Assassin’s Creed games are famous with their characters’ ability to climb buildings. Being in top of high buildings gives a sense of agility to the character. Bird’s eye view can also gives a sense of security since you are able to see everything from that height. It also adds bravery to the character and make him powerful as a CEO whose office is in the top of the skyscraper.
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https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/assassins-creed/
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