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The mathematics of sidewalk illusions - Fumiko Futamura

The mathematics of sidewalk illusions - Fumiko Futamura

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Have you ever come across an oddly stretched image on the sidewalk, only to find that it looks remarkably realistic if you stand in exactly the right spot? These sidewalk illusions employ a technique called anamorphosis a special case of perspective art where artists represent 3D views on 2D surfaces. So how is it done? Fumiko Futamura traces the history and mathematics of perspective. Lesson by Fumiko Futamura
Date: 2020-08-22

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a cool modern example: the Toronto Raptors basketball team used to design their baseline art work so that the words appear to pop out from the angle of the main camera broadcasting the game.
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As I was watching this there was a video up next and I was thinking do I continue to watch this video or watch 16 twinkies get vacuum sucked
What would YOU watch

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I know it's a lot more complex and expensive, but you could also use a camera and goggles that lets you see through the camera's eyes. Seems nifty to me.
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The painting of Mona Lisa by Leonado Da Vinci is a best example of this!
I think the most mysterious thing existing in the universe.

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4: 25 For best view, stand here
stands several inches away from where you're supposed to and takes the picture there
Me: clap clap clap

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Me Before Watching: Came Here For The Math Got GeoGebra Open In Another Window Just In Case.
After Watching: I'm Just. Disappointed.

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