Shady Ovals Optical Illusion

Step 5 Executing the Illusion!

The finished project is now ready to be presented.  It's time for you and others to enjoy the fruits of your labor! 

Start to slowly slide the background strip towards you.  It will move smoothly underneath the sheet protector.  Focus on the ovals.  You'll notice that as you move the background strip, the ovals will look like they are squirming or even swimming.  They will look like they are changing shape or shimmering before your eyes!  You can vary the speed at which you slide the background.  That will directly affect the way the ovals look. 

Obviously the background gradient, combined with the same-colored gradients on the ovals causes our minds to "tell us" that they are moving when they really aren't.

You can also add different colored backgrounds and corresponding ovals like I did in the video.  It's fun to play with the effect using different hues. 

Again, here's a short video that showcases the full effect of the illusion: