bird's-eye view vs perspective

bird's-eye view

noun
  • The view from directly or high above. 

  • A general overview or summary of a topic. 

perspective

noun
  • A view, vista or outlook. 

  • A perspective glass. 

  • The choice of a single angle or point of view from which to sense, categorize, measure or codify experience. 

  • The appearance of depth in objects, especially as perceived using binocular vision. 

  • The technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface. 

  • The ability to consider things in such relative perspective. 

  • A sound recording technique to adjust and integrate sound sources seemingly naturally. 

adj
  • Of, in or relating to perspective. 

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