WEEK 8 - DAY 3 - PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPOSITION
There are essentially two parts to taking a great photo, the first
being selecting a great subject and the second are how your subject is framed
in the image. The 5 basic rules of photographic composition are:
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rule of thirds
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rule for placing the horizon line
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rule for leaning into the action
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rule for following the lines of the image
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rule for pattern and texture
Click the following link to see examples:
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/h7dfrceh/5-easy-composition-guidelines.html
ACTIVITY 1:
Step 1: Using the 5 basic rules of photography, go to
Getty images and select at least 2 images that represent each rule of
photography.
Step 2: Create a 6 page Google slideshow with a title
page and 10 images you selected, each subsequent page displaying the 5 rules of
composition. See sample in Google drive shared class folder.
