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

2. 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

3. Rule Of Thirds

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

6. SYMMETRICAL or ASYMMETRICAL?

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

8. LEADING LINES www.betterphoto.com www.josten.com

9. LEADING LINES www.josten.com

10. CURVED LINES www.betterphoto.com

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

12. FRAMING

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