compositional formats 1.rule of thirds 2.symmetrical vs. asymmetrical 3.leading lines 4.frame in a...

COMPOSITIONAL FORMATS

1. Rule of Thirds2. Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical3. Leading Lines4. Frame in a Frame

Rule of Thirds

• The scene is divided into thirds, horizontally and vertically (9 boxes) A grid on the screen of the camera

• The subject is placed off center at an intersecting point

• Adds interest and appeal

COMPOSITIONAL FORMATS

•Rule Of Thirds

•Rule Of Thirds

SYMMETRICAL vs. ASYMMETRICAL(same on both sides) (not the same)

SYMMETRICAL or ASYMMETRICAL?

COMPOSITIONAL FORMATS

Leading Lines (Horizontal or Vertical)

Curved Lines•Used to draw the eye to the subject

LEADING LINES

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Frame in a Frame

a/k/a

Framing

FRAMING

FRAMING

COMPOSITIONAL FORMATS

• How is Framing different from Leading Lines?

• How is Symmetrical different from Asymmetrical?

• How would you define Rule of Thirds?