Parallax Scrolling

The notion of adding Parallax scrolling, was appealing from the projects inception. The practice of parallax scrolling adds a sense of depth to the world, as it allows for the background to move along at a separate rate from the character. While the practice has found its way into web design, parallax scrolling first came into use with 2D side scrollers, such as Sonic the Hedgehog, and Street Fight II: The World Warrior. Parallax scrolling is, essentially, an evolution of the scrolling technique found in classic animation from animators like Chuck Jones, Walt Disney and Tex Avery. "Before parallax scrolling, there was simply scrolling. Items in the background moved past at the same pace giving the illusion of motion but not the illusion of space or depth." [AboveTheFold. 2014]. Noticeable examples include The Flinstones and The Jetsons.

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