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COMPOSITIONAL FORMATS 1. Rule of Thirds 2. Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical 3. Leading Lines 4. Frame in a Frame

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Page 1: COMPOSITIONAL FORMATS 1.Rule of Thirds 2.Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical 3.Leading Lines 4.Frame in a Frame

COMPOSITIONAL FORMATS

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

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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

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•Rule Of Thirds

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•Rule Of Thirds

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

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SYMMETRICAL or ASYMMETRICAL?

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COMPOSITIONAL FORMATS

Leading Lines (Horizontal or Vertical)

Curved Lines•Used to draw the eye to the subject

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LEADING LINES

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LEADING LINES

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CURVED LINESwww.betterphoto.com

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COMPOSITIONAL FORMATS

Frame in a Frame

a/k/a

Framing

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FRAMING

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FRAMING

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COMPOSITIONAL FORMATS

• How is Framing different from Leading Lines?

• How is Symmetrical different from Asymmetrical?

• How would you define Rule of Thirds?