Parallax

usgb/ˈpærəlæks/
noun

The effect where the position or direction of an object appears to differ when viewed from different positions.

When driving, the parallax of the road signs can sometimes be deceiving.
Visual representation of "parallax" - The effect where the position or direction of an object appears to differ when viewed from different positions

Often appears as...

  • parallax view
  • parallax angle

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Visual Deception

Parallax can cause objects to look shifted or at different places than they really are.

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The parallax made the mountain seem closer than it actually was.
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Viewing Angle

The angle from which you view an object can change your perception due to parallax.

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Moving my head caused a parallax, making the painting appear skewed.
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Real-life Observation

Parallax is a common experience when watching things move from a car window.

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Road signs appeared to jump due to parallax as we drove by.
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