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

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

Rule Of Thirds

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

SYMMETRICAL or ASYMMETRICAL?

COMPOSITIONAL FORMATS Leading Lines (Horizontal or Vertical) Curved Lines Used to draw the eye to the subject

LEADING LINES

LEADING LINES

CURVED LINES

COMPOSITIONAL FORMATS Frame in a Frame a/k/a Framing

FRAMING

COMPOSITIONAL FORMATS How is Framing different from Leading Lines? How is Symmetrical different from Asymmetrical? How would you define Rule of Thirds?