Parallax
Definition
Change in apparent relative position caused by a change of viewpoint. A relational image places a detail within recognisable scene context, complementing closer views. Photographic appearance alone is not a calibrated distance or position measurement.
- Context
- Scene photography
For example, two objects can appear to shift relative position when photographed from different viewpoints without either object physically moving.
Camera geometry, scale and appropriate methods are required for quantitative conclusions.
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