Visual Persistence

Persistence of Vision is a phenomenon in visual perception where an image lingers in the retina for a brief moment after the original stimulus has been removed. This persistence creates an illusion of continuous motion when static images are presented rapidly in succession, such as in film or animation. The human eye’s ability to retain these images briefly allows for the perception of smooth motion, even though each individual frame is distinct. This concept has been utilized in various forms of visual media to create the illusion of movement, from early zoetropes and flip books to modern cinema and digital displays. Understanding the principles behind Persistence of Vision has been crucial in the development of visual technologies and entertainment industries, shaping how we experience and interpret moving images.