Image Composition Fundamentals of Creating Engaging Images.
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Transcript of Image Composition Fundamentals of Creating Engaging Images.
Basic Rules
Rule of ThirdsFocus on SubjectContrast and ColourPatterns and LinesFramingAnglesLighting
© photoinf.com 2003-2005
Basic Rules
Rule of ThirdsFocus on SubjectContrast and ColourPatterns and LinesFramingAnglesLighting
© photoinf.com 2003-2005
Rule of Thirds
The Rule of Thirds is a common rule that photographers use to capture their subject. You divide the frame in thirds horizontally and vertically and then centre your subject on one of the four intersecting points.
© photoinf.com 2003-2005
Focus on Subject
The subject of the photograph should be obvious to the viewer. If you try to fit too much into your photo, it may confuse the viewer. The best rule for focusing on a single subject is … keep it simple.
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Contrast and Colour
The use of colour can highlight your subject by using unusual or appealing combinations. Colour can also be used to highlight your subject by using a sharp contrast of colours so the subjects pops out of the photograph.
© photoinf.com 2003-2005
Patterns and Lines
Dramatic patterns and lines are important in photography because the world is mostly vertical and horizontal lines. The human eye is drawn to patterns, geometric shapes, and lines. Use these visual elements to draw the viewer to the subject.
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Framing
Sometimes it is possible to use the foreground to frame the main subject - much like a picture frame. This can create interesting patterns between the foreground and background - and at the same time emphasize the main subject.
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Angles and Point of View
Try to avoid taking photographs at eye level if you want to make the viewer see your subject in a new way. Try low and high angles to give a more dramatic presence to your subject.
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Lighting
The use of light can create interesting moods and effects for your main subject. Light can create shadows and silhouettes, or emphasize colour and patterns.
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Conclusion
Comment on the composition of the following photographs. Remember to consider:
• Rule of Thirds
• Focus on Subject
• Contrast and Colour
• Patterns and Lines
• Framing
• Angles
• Lighting
© photoinf.com 2003-2005
ClassroomMath
– Create images to go with word problems.
– Geometric shapes, scale, area, and perimeter
ELA/FLA– Creative writing and photo essays
– Visual poetry
– Visualize fiction or dramatization
Social Studies– Re-create historic events
– Visualize geographic features and mapping
Science– Track time lapse experiments
– Dramatize scientific concepts
ClassroomSoftware:
PowerPoint – Create photo collages, slideshows, labeled photos, or stories with text and audio support. Some basic editing features are available.
Picassa – Free organizer from Google that also provides some editing features and creative options.
Comic Life – A new program that will be available to the school in the new year. Use digital images to create comic books and other publications.
Photoshop/GIMP – More advanced photo editing software that schools are starting to use.
Photo Essay
Look at the following series of photos from the infamous Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz. There are no words to accompany the photos, but you get a sense of the mood and stories behind the place.
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