A Guide to Implied Depth
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- SIZE IMPLIED DEPTH
- Varying the size of items depending on their placement can create a feeling of depth.
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- SCENE IMPLIED DEPTH
- All the animals are positioned in their respective spots in the scene, but the image looks flat.
- The jungle is filled with exotic animals of all types.
- Even though the tiger is a large animal, making it smaller than the parrot creates the illusion that it is farther away. Increase this effect by positioning the tiger near the back of the scene.
- The jungle is filled with exotic animals of all types.
- The implied depth and distance in a scene can guide placement and size of characters and objects.
- All the characters are the same size, but the scene's perspective makes some look large, while others look small.
- Use the scene to your advantage by placing objects and characters strategically. The scene already has depth; place things accordingly to help the illusion of distance.
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