From Japan to SL

My friend asked me how I did the trick in the last article, to make the small room looked large. It was done by making the elements gradually smaller. This method could be used in a small warehouse. I am glad if this could be useful for you.




The key is, to make the space between the elements smaller proportional to the size. Another trick is to make two sets reversing each other and make the back side transparent to let the reversed set is seen when looking back. So, when you look back, the perspective works on both sides and makes an illusion that whole panels to be set with the same spacing.




As shown in the pictures, this method could be used also for repeated structure, but I was not able to find effective design and did not use it. Practically, the element size in front of you becomes smaller according to the position, but it will not be problem if the subjects are set at an eye level, since there is no feeling of distance in SL and the panel size will be changed according to the position of avatar and camera.