Composition

 Composition- arrangement of elements in an image/shot

Points- Focal points, uncluttered composition, key elements in frame, directing viewers eyes

Rule of thirds

Golden triangle 


Lines

horizontal- creates a calm affect

vertical- add depth and height

diagonal- can add offset to atmosphere

shapes- a frame within frames

geometric shapes- can add structure and security

natural shapes- can create chaos


space- positive and negative

headroom

closeups

filling the frame

negative space- empty space around the subject

positive space- space given to your subject


Depth

creating the illusion of three dimensional space

Foreground

Middle ground

Background

focus draws attention to the subject- clear or blurred


Balance

symmetry- balanced

asymmetry- unbalanced, creates uneasiness


Angles

angles used to change perspective of viewers

e.g high shot gives a sense of power


Colour and tone

tone- contrast within an image

Eyes are naturally drawn to the lightest part of the image


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