It may sound cliche, but the only rule in
photography is that there are no rules. However, there are are number of
established composition guidelines which can be applied in almost any
situation, to enhance the impact of a scene.
These guidelines will help you take more compelling photographs, lending them a natural balance, drawing attention to the important parts of the scene, or leading the viewer's eye through the image.
Different subjects need different perspectives, techniques, points of view, etc. We are learning the basic rules. Remember, you probably won't use ALL the rules in every photo, but knowing the rules and how/why/when to use them will make your photos better!!!
Once you are familiar with these composition tips, you'll be surprised at just how universal most of them are. You'll spot them everywhere, and you'll find it easy to see why some photos "work" while others feel like simple snapshots.
Doing so will add balance and interest to your photo.
These guidelines will help you take more compelling photographs, lending them a natural balance, drawing attention to the important parts of the scene, or leading the viewer's eye through the image.
Different subjects need different perspectives, techniques, points of view, etc. We are learning the basic rules. Remember, you probably won't use ALL the rules in every photo, but knowing the rules and how/why/when to use them will make your photos better!!!
Once you are familiar with these composition tips, you'll be surprised at just how universal most of them are. You'll spot them everywhere, and you'll find it easy to see why some photos "work" while others feel like simple snapshots.
1. Rule of Thirds
Imagine that your image is divided into 9 equal segments by 2 vertical and 2 horizontal lines. The rule of thirds says that you should position the most important elements in your scene along these lines, or at the points where they intersect.Doing so will add balance and interest to your photo.
Notice how the building and
horizon are aligned along rule-of-thirds lines
POST EACH PART OF THIS TO THE BLOG IN SEPARATE POSTS!!
#1 - DO THIS FIRST - Here's a website with excellent info!!
For a classwork grade, read website and write 5 sentences that would explain it to someone who had never heard of it before. Due Wed. Nov 6 posted on blog by the end of class.
#2 - For a Project Grade - Go back through your photos and find FIVE examples of GOOD use of the Rule of Thirds and 3 examples of BAD use or not using the Rule of Thirds!! Write why it's a good or bad RoT! DUE Thursday Nov 7 posted on blog by the end of class.
#3 - Homework grade - You will take SEVEN photos that are examples of the Rule of Thirds -
Due Monday Nov 18, 2013 at the beginning of class - this is a week after the classwork is due - sorry about the weird dates!! Extra credit if turned by Mon Nov 11!!
#4 - Daily work grade - All work posted, 1 new link(Must be in a link list), 2 new comments(MUST make a sep. post with the names of the student you are commenting on) for THIS WEEK'S assignments only!! Make SURE you have 6 peeps and 4 AHS ART blogs
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