How Do Funhouse Mirrors Work?
Shape The primary cause behind the distorted effects that funhouse mirrors give is the shape of the mirror. Funhouse mirrors differ from regular mirrors because they bend, twist, fold and bulge. The more distorted the shape of a mirror, the less authentic the reflection will be. Regular mirrors are created as flat as possible to give an accurate a reflection as possible. For this reason, a flaw or blemish in a mirror you have been using for a while is usually recognized immediately. Concave and Convex The angle of the funhouse mirror determines exactly what kind of distortion is created. When the mirror bulges outward it becomes convex and the result makes one look short and fat. When the mirror curves inward it becomes concave and makes one look elongated and thinner. These changes in appearance are caused by a distortion in the way light is reflected off the mirror. Perception The real secret behind how funhouse mirrors work is perception. When you look at yourself in a funhouse mirr
