Factors Providing a Sense of Depth
Space — the frame in which an image is set
Size — apparent sizes of objects provide clues
Color — warm colored objects seem closer than cool ones, as do more highly contrasted objects
Lighting — differences in light intensity and shadowing portray depth
Textural Gradients — e.g., ripple effects become closer together in the distance
Time — a culture’s perception of time influences the depiction of depth
Perspective — a drawing technique
Chapter 2 Theoretical Foundations of Multimedia