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Altynay Kadyrova1, Marius Pedersen1, Stephen Westland2
1Department of Computer Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2802 Gjøvik, Norway.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 28, 2022
Summary
The optimal elevation for natural-looking 2.5D wood prints varies by content, ranging from 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm. An average of 0.5 mm provides naturalness across all wood image types.
Area of Science:
- * Visual Perception and Digital Imaging
- * Material Science and Print Technology
Background:
- * The perceived naturalness of 2.5D prints is significantly influenced by elevation.
- * Application-specific requirements necessitate understanding optimal elevation levels for natural visual experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To determine the ideal elevation for achieving perceptually natural 2.5D prints of wood images.
- * To investigate the impact of different wood textures (wicker, wall, roof, floor) on optimal elevation.
Main Methods:
- * Subjective evaluation of 2.5D prints with varying elevations.
- * Utilizing diverse wood image content for print creation and assessment.
- * Statistical analysis of observer perception data.
Main Results:
- * Optimal elevation for naturalness in 2.5D wood prints is content-dependent, falling between 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm.
- * A consistent optimal elevation of 0.5 mm was identified when considering all wood image types collectively.
- * High observer agreement was noted in perceiving the naturalness of 2.5D wood prints.
Conclusions:
- * The optimal elevation for natural 2.5D wood print perception is content-specific, generally between 0.3-0.5 mm.
- * A 0.5 mm elevation is recommended for general applications involving wood images.
- * Observer consensus confirms the reliability of these findings in naturalness perception studies.
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