
FORCED PERSPECTIVE ILLUSION — the subject stands in the foreground appearing to hold the distant pagoda between the subject thumb and finger. The scale trick makes the giant pagoda look tiny. Classic optical illusion playing with depth perception. Both elements perfectly aligned to sell the trick.
FORCED PERSPECTIVE ILLUSION — the subject stands in the foreground appearing to hold the distant pagoda between the subject thumb and finger. The scale trick makes the giant pagoda look tiny. Classic optical illusion playing with depth perception. Both elements perfectly aligned to sell the trick.

Forced Perspective
Optical illusion playing with scale — making distant objects appear to interact with closer ones. Iconic in fantasy films.
When to use
Optical illusion playing with scale — making distant objects appear to interact with closer ones.
Pro tips
- •Specify the illusion: "appears to hold the distant pagoda between fingers"
- •Add "forced perspective, trick of scale, depth illusion"
- •Reference: "Lord of the Rings forced perspective"
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