The Veiled Virgin illustrates visual segmentation of shape by cause
The geometry of the physical object does not represent the visual experience.

Three-dimensional (3D) shape perception is one of the most important functions of vision. It is crucial for many tasks, from object recognition to tool use, and yet how th
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Perceptual plausibility of exaggerated realistic motion
Squashing and stretching our way across the uncanny valley.

Abstract

The informal heuristic practices of the fine arts have much to offer to our understanding of the appearance of phenomenological reality. One interesting example is the use of exaggeration to enha
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Travels in the uncanny valley
Here's a screencast of my talk at the Rochester Institute of Technology Symposium on VR/AR Technology.

It is from 3 December and a little low-key, so drink a little coffee before you start watching so you don't fall asleep. Amazingly, the MAGIC Center had no lecture recording, so I've recreated it here with about 60% less energy because I wa
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