Depth Perception

Depth Perception

Ability to perceive distance of an object in one’s visual field

Binocular Cues

Uses both eyes

-Convergence

-Retinal Disparity

Convergence

Eyes move inwards when looking at close object

Eyes straighten out when we look at something far

Retinal Disparity

Our right and left eye see 2 slightly different things due to different positions

Monocular Cues

Uses one eye

6 Types of monocular cues to create illusion of depth

-Relative Size

-Interposition

-Relative Height

-Shading and contour

-Texture

-Linear perspective

Relative Size

Objects that are farther look smaller, but close objects look bigger

Interposition

When one object overlaps another, the overlapping object is perceived as closer

Relative Height

Higher object= Farther

Shorter object= Closer

Texture gradient

Surfaces with a detailed texture appear
closer, while smoother textures seem farther away

Linear perspective

Parallel lines seem to touch at a distance