Motion parallax, stereoscopy, and the perception of depth: practical and theoretical issues

Jocelyn Faubert

doi:10.1117/12.419794

28 February 2001 Motion parallax, stereoscopy, and the perception of depth: practical and theoretical issues

Jocelyn Faubert

Proceedings Volume 10298, Three-Dimensional Video and Display: Devices and Systems: A Critical Review; 1029809 (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.419794
Event: Information Technologies 2000, 2000, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

This paper deals with practical and theoretical issues related to motion parallax. Motion parallax implies that the perception of depth can be extracted from a temporal sequence of images that contain different perspectives. The present paper will focus on the relative effectiveness of motion parallax as compared to stereoscopic depth perception. It will be argued that motion parallax alone will generate a strong sense of depth, even in the absence of stereoscopic cues. Two studies directly comparing motion parallax and stereoscopy will be presented showing that, under certain conditions, these cues can be equally efficient and that there can be an additive effect when both cues are present. A theoretical discussion on the effect of optical distortions and how such distortions can influence motion parallax from a viewer's perspective will follow. Particular emphasis will be placed on the optical distortions produced by progressive addition lenses used to correct for presbyopia. Finally, research avenues will be proposed to answer some of the theoretical and practical issues related to motion parallax in our daily activities.

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Jocelyn Faubert "Motion parallax, stereoscopy, and the perception of depth: practical and theoretical issues", Proc. SPIE 10298, Three-Dimensional Video and Display: Devices and Systems: A Critical Review, 1029809 (28 February 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.419794

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