Which brings us to the third and worst flaw of the behind-the-basket angle: more often than not, some part of the hoop, or the angle's inherent geometrical limitations, disrupt a clear view of whatever showmanship the player is putting into the dunk.
Two, a behind-the-basket angle distorts depth perception.
The camera is deliberately set at a low, third-person, behind-the-player angle, Davis explains, so as to keep Kratos's son in view at all times.
A behind-the-basket camera angle robs us of the full dunk experience.
These days, on just about every breakaway dunk, the instant the player initiates his launch, you cut to a behind-the-basket camera angle.
Turns out there's a very simple reason behind the angles.
Just as with regular movies, the typical adult DVD -- whether directed towards men, women, straights or gays -- offers "bonus scenes" of the stars, alternative angles, behind-the-scenes outtakes and interviews.
We were able to gain access to information related to whether a left or right behind was scored and the angle and distance at which the kick was taken.
Because of the angle, the ball went behind the circle, and I had to go out and get it.
Midcentury furniture classics reimagined: that's the angle behind the designer Madeline Weinrib's treatment of a score of notable pieces, which she upholstered in her signature prints.
