A depth perception phenomenon occurring when a viewer or a camera moves relative to a scene. Objects near the focal plane shift rapidly across the field of view, while background elements move slowly. Lighting designers and cinematographers manipulate depth of field and lighting contrast to enhance this effect, creating a stronger sense of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional screen or stage.
Heard on the job
The slow dolly shot uses motion parallax against the backlit trees to make the forest look incredibly deep.
Also heard as
- parallax motion