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Artistic Elements in Composition
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(15-20 minute presentation)
What is the rule of thirds?
COMPOSITION
The RULE OF THIRDS explains that by dividing an image into thirds you discover the areas that our eyes are naturally drawn to (which is not necessarily the center of the frame). The four points where the lines intersect are powerful places in a frame. Once you see this you can think about how to place objects or subjects in your photographs.
Photo credit David Ward
RULE OF THIRDS
By following “The Rule of Thirds” you would not place your subject at the center of the frame but off to one side.
Video Credit: Deborah VanSlet
Notice the space above and in front of each individual - this is called headroom or speaking room. This creates space within the frame. You can position your subject on either side of the frame and if you are taking more than one shot try to mix it up.
SPEAKING ROOM
Photo Credit: Anne Renee Hotte Video Credit: Deborah VanSlet
Speaking room rightSpeaking room left
Long Shot (LS) characters are shown from head to toe
Extreme Long Shot (ESL) - characters are small and landscape is prioritized
Photo Credit: Anne Renee Hotte
Photo Credit: Josee Pednault
SHOT DISTANCE
Close Up (CU) - emphasizes faces or details
Medium Shot (MS)- the head and the chest fill the frame
Photo Credit: Anne Renee Hotte
SHOT - DISTANCE
Extreme Close up - emphasizes details
Extreme close ups are useful when someone prefers to remain anonymous
SHOT - DISTANCE
Photo credit David Ward Photo credit Participant
Photo credit David Ward
CAMERA ANGLESHigh angle - the camera is higher than your subject.
Be bold: you can step on a chair or climb a stair to get a great shot.This angle suggests that your subject is vulnerable.
Photo credit Bylow
Low angle - camera is lower than your subject
Photo Credit:Martha Stiegman
Low angles are often used to suggest a person is powerful.
CAMERA ANGLE
Note: Both high and low angles can distort what a person actually looks like.
CAMERA ANGLE
Photo credit David Ward
eye-level
Point of View captures what a character is looking atand what they are doing.
Video Credit: Deborah VanSlet
POV - POINT OF VIEW
This camera angle captures the character (tourist) and what the character is looking at (scenery)
Photo credit Yukinori Hirata
POV - OVER SHOULDER
How are these photographs different? How does composition impact the mood of the photograph?
Photo credit David Ward
COMPOSITION & MOODS
COMPOSITION & MOODS
Photo Credit: Anne Renee Hotte
How are these photographs different? What is the mood of each? How does composition impact the mood of the photograph?
FOREGROUND / BACKGROUND
Use a full or long shot and use your background to help tell a story.
Photo credit Gracia Jalea
FOREGROUND - BACKGROUND
What more do you know about your subject now?Photo credit Gracia Jalea
Framing your center of interest within a frame
Photo credit Deborah VanSlet
FRAME WITHIN A FRAME
Look for ‘guiding lines’ like paths to help direct your viewers eyes to the focal point.
Photo credit Yukinori Hirata
GUIDING LINES
PROTECTING IDENTITY
Blur the subject Avoid the facePhoto Credit: David Ward
PROTECTING IDENTITY
Photo Credit: David Ward
Make use of close ups
By taking an image of a subject in front of a window or light source you can create a silhouette effect.
SILHOUETTE
Photo Credit: Anne Renee Hotte
Storyboard your ideas
•Fold a blank page into four squares and open it.
•Sketch out the shots that will illustrate or complement your story. Try a variety of shots - long, medium, close up, high, low.
•Try imagining the first or last shot. How do you want to introduce the story? What is the last shot - ie what do you want a viewer to walk away with?
Variety of Shots / Message
What is the story here? What kinds of shots have they used?
Variety of Shots / Message
Should I leave?Saying goodbye to family
A final embrace The departure