Episode 7: Level and Horizontal

 Height, space, and distance all contribute to the dynamic of a communication. Level and Horizontal are tools that shift the elevation of Line Focus, influence the effects of our Frame and Orientation, and round out our vocabulary for understanding movement in three dimensional space. The relationship your body has to the physical conditions that surround it must constantly change and adapt to walls, obstacles, and vacant space. Be it a concert hall, a company picnic, or a doctor’s office, adjusting Level and Horizontal is key to transitioning effectively between a range of organic and architectural environments. 

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