Animated Review 4-1: Video Game Perspectives
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Video Game Perspectives
(0:00 - 0:06): The perspective of a video game is the view that the player has during gameplay. There are three different modes of perspective: first person, second person, and third person.
(0:07 - 0:10): First-person perspective is a view of gameplay where the player sees the game through the eyes of the character. First person is often used for driving and shooting games. This is the closest a player comes to "being the character.
(0:11 - 0:15): In second-person perspective, the player sees the game as if the player were the opponent or an intermediary. (For example, a baseball game where your character is at bat and the view is from the pitcher throwing the ball.) This perspective is extremely rare in video games.
(0:16 - 0:19): In third-person perspective, the play is viewed by a neutral third person, showing both the player and the opponent. This versatile perspective allows for multiple viewing angles. Platform view shows the character in profile and a side view of all obstacles.
(0:20 - 0:24): The Overhead view third-person perspective angle shows the character and surroundings from a view high overhead.
(0:25 - 0:34): Some games have a changeable perspective, allowing the player to choose between select camera perspectives.