Compositions

Composition- the arrangement and organisation of elements within the work.


The Golden Rectangle
The golden rule is a technique used to proportion work so it fits the golden ratio, where the ratio of the longer side to the shorter side must fit. This is commonly used by architects and artists. It is based off a mathematical formula.

The Rule of Odds
Rule of odds is used to trick your eyes and brain find much more difficult to match up the objects or people. This technique is used to make a picture more interesting than having an even number, as by having an even number it makes it too easy for your eyes to match them up therefore making the image dull.  

Leading Lines
This is used to draw the viewers attention to a certain part of the image, almost guiding the viewers eyes through the image to the focus point.

Strong Diagonal
Strong diagonals are often used to bring depth to a picture and can instantly make it look more interesting. 

Lines of Sight
This technique is used to allow the viewer to follow the line to the focus point of the image. Usually used when the person is looking at an object in the photo, as you automatically look at the object as well.



Point of View
Usually used to make an image more interesting by changing the point of view from eye level to say above or below the subject. 

Framing
Framing helps bring the viewers attention to the subject in the image, while also creating more depth.



simplifying
simplifying an image is used to get rid of unnecessary detail in an image that would otherwise distract the viewer from the main focus.   



Filling The Frame
By filling the frame with the subject automatically grabs the viewers attention and can have an immediate impact. You can also crop out some of the edges to create more of an interesting and dramatic effect.

Active Space
Active space is when you leave a gap between the edge of your frame and the subject that is moving to help create balance within the image.

By doing this research we have learnt how to use space within our shots and how we can go from a level 1 to a level 4 shot by using different angles and levels.