Module2:Theoryofprojections

Lecture14:Theoriesofprojections

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ParallelvsPerspectiveProjection

Parallelprojection

Distance from the observer to the object is infinite projection lines are parallel object is
positionedatinfinity.

Lessrealisticbuteasiertodraw.

Perspectiveprojection

Distancefromtheobservertotheobjectisfiniteandtheobjectisviewedfromasinglepoint
projectorsarenotparallel.
Perspectiveprojectionsmimicwhatthehumaneyessee,however,theyaredifficulttodraw.

OrthographicProjection

Orthographic projection is a parallel projection technique in which the plane of projection is

perpendicular to the parallel line of sight. Orthographic projection technique can produce either
pictorialdrawingsthatshowallthreedimensionsofanobjectinoneviewormultiviewsthatshow
onlytwodimensionsofanobjectinasingleview.Theseviewsareshowninfigure5.

Figure5.Orthographicprojectionsofasolidshowingisometric,obliqueandmultiviewdrawings.

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