Question 1

What is the forced perspective trick?

Ari Eisner · Accepted Answer

At its core, forced perspective relies on manipulating the perceived size of objects to create an illusion of depth. By carefully scaling elements in a scene, filmmakers can make objects appear larger or smaller than they actually are, leading to distorted but visually convincing depictions.

Question 2

What are the 4 types of forced perspective?

Ari Eisner · Accepted Answer

While there are many ways to achieve it, there are indeed 4 types of forced perspective. They are:

Making an object appear smaller
Making an object appear larger
Merging several subjects
Contorting gravity

Question 3

How is forced perspective achieved?

Ari Eisner · Accepted Answer

There are a number of factors that go into pulling off a forced perspective shot, but the basics are…

Bring the subject closer or further from the camera, depending on your intent
Use a wide-angle lens
Utilize a small aperture

Question 4

What is an example of forced perspective?

Ari Eisner · Accepted Answer

There are many examples of forced perspective (some on films you may not have even known were using the technique), across a range of cinematic genres and decades. Let’s take a look at a few…

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