Class 10, Monocular Depth Cues

In today's class we did some reading on six types of monocular depth cues.  These include: size difference, occulsion, lighting and shading, texture density, linear perspective and atmospheric perspective.  Below are screen shots of all of the different examples of the monocular depth cues found in virtual worlds.


1) Size Difference

The trees on the top cliff are an example of a size difference monocular depth clue.  Even though the trees on the top cliff appear to be smaller, they are the same size trees, it is just my character is farther away from the trees on the cliff as opposed to the trees at the bottom of the cliff.

2) Occulsion

Occulsion is when there is an object in front of your view that is blocking your way so you can not see the other object behind it.  The example of occulsion in this screen shot is the sign blocking the bottom part of the waterfall.  

3)  Lighting and Shading

This screenshot is an example of lighting and shading.  The way the light hits the stairs is a perfect example of lighting and shading because the top of the stairs are being more immersed with sunlight as opposed to the bottom of the stairs.  

4) Texture Density 

When you see a pattern further away it seems to become more dense in the Texture Density Monocular Depth Clue.

5) Linear Perspective

This screenshot is an example of Linear Perspective.  Linear perspective is when straight lines seem to revene together when heading off into the distance.

6) Atmospheric Perpective

The first screen shot is an example of atmospheric perspective.  Atmospheric perspective states that colors, shapes and objects will be more clear when close up.

The second Screen shot is of Atmospheric Perspective at a far away angle.  The colors, and designs of the tent see to all blur together due to the Atmospheric Perspective Monocular Depth Cue.