Apparent Motion (Noun)
Meaning
An optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object; "the cinema relies on apparent motion"; "the succession of flashing lights gave an illusion of movement".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The animation created by the flipbook relied on apparent motion to bring the cartoon character to life.
- The rapid succession of images on the screen created an illusion of apparent motion, making the video game characters seem to move.
- The apparent motion of the flashing lights on the billboard caught the attention of passing drivers.
- The technique of creating apparent motion by displaying a series of still images in rapid succession has been used in film and television for decades.
- The apparent motion of the spinning wheels on the slot machine created a mesmerizing effect on the gambler.