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Facekillz058

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Noticed an interesting reading thing and wondering if there is science behind it
« on: March 07, 2014, 10:02:03 pm »
So basically, I came across a picture that was basically a bunch of words of varying colors, sizes, directions, etc.
Anywho, My query is like this:
I noticed that when I first looked at the picture, I read all the larger cool colored words first.
So I wonder, are there people out there who would ordinarily read the warm colored words first?
If so, is it something you inherit, or is a habit that is formed over time?
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Re: Noticed an interesting reading thing and wondering if there is science behind it
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2014, 01:49:09 am »
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Re: Noticed an interesting reading thing and wondering if there is science behind it
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2014, 03:30:13 pm »
Graphic designers know all about this sort of stuff but I don't know any technical terms for it.
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Re: Noticed an interesting reading thing and wondering if there is science behind it
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2014, 03:41:24 pm »
Quote from: kaijyuu on March 08, 2014, 03:30:13 pm
Graphic designers know all about this sort of stuff but I don't know any technical terms for it.

It falls under image composition.
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Re: Noticed an interesting reading thing and wondering if there is science behind it
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2014, 11:52:10 pm »
Brighter colors reflect more light. Looking at cool colors bombards your eyes with less light.

Ouch! The wavelengths!
Much better.

No idea if that's why. That's just the basics.
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