Browsing archives for 'Forced Perspective'

Leaning House

Forced Perspective 17 July 2012 1 Comment

Leaning House

Why would a home builder construct houses at such an angle?  Surely a leaning house, such as this one, would be somewhat difficult to live in. To see another house that would be difficult to live in, you might want to revisit Orosz’s Corner House.  This forced persepctive photograph is courtesy of Panoptikum.

Vintage Ames Room Illusion

Forced Perspective 3 July 2012 2 Comments

Ames Room

At first glance, it looks like a giant, a normal-sized man and a very small man are standing in the same room together.  This type of illusion is called an Ames Room and uses a fixed viewing perspective to fool you. In reality, the right corner of the room is much closer to the viewer […]

Strange Gravity Illusion

Forced Perspective,Impossible,Video 25 May 2012 0 Comments

Strange Gravity Illusion

Something is wrong in the universe.  Gravity is no longer working and objects have started rolling uphill.  What exactly is going on here?  Watch the video from Brusspup below to see the effect.  At the end of the video, the secret is revealed.

Pac-Man Illusion

Anamorphosis,Forced Perspective,Video 14 May 2012 0 Comments

Pac-Man Illusion

From one specific camera angle, it appears that Pac-Man is chasing a ghost on the wall of an apartment.  As the camera moves from its location, however, an illusion is revealed. More great videos from Brusspup can be found at Swimming Pool Illusion and Apple Logo Illusion.

Thirsty

Forced Perspective 9 April 2012 0 Comments

Thirsty

A thirsty boy fills up his cup with fresh water. Creative positioning with a camera and subject can result is some very interesting forced perspective photographs.  Also be sure to check out this ripple in still water illusion.