The document discusses 10 techniques for improving photo composition:
1. The rule of thirds suggests placing important elements along imaginary lines that divide the frame into thirds both horizontally and vertically.
2. Balancing elements involves placing the main subject off-center and including another object to balance the visual weight.
3. Leading lines use elements in the frame like paths or angles to guide the viewer's eye through the scene.
4. Experimenting with different techniques, viewpoints, cropping, and more can help discover new compositional possibilities.
Film Language: Camera angles and shot size introduction for Film Studies. Als...Ian Moreno-Melgar
A long PDF that has been used to introduce GCSE Film Students to the complicated process of identifying and explaining the use of camera shot sizes and angles. This is a fairly detailed series of slides which I have used in school for a couple of classes now. As it is a PDF the clips do not play but where possible I've labelled what the film is. Similarly, as it was designed to be used in lessons the overall 'structure' is somewhat disjointed and is missing slides that includes answers or ideas that were discussed in lessons. In order to help where possible, I've included large versions of worksheets so that these can be clipped and printed out if necessary. Many thanks for taking a look and please feel free to take a look at my other uploads as you will find plenty there on other aspects of Film Studies.
Film Language: Mise-En-Scene explanation and examples.Ian Moreno-Melgar
A long and detailed look at what mise-en-scene is and how it can be looked at in different aspects of film language. The presentation is split into the areas of Setting & Props; Costume, Hair and Make-up; Lighting and Colour; Positioning of Objects and People; Facial expression and Body
Language. Each section contains a range of examples (many of which are gifs and videos which obviously won't play on here) and some activities for students to engage with.
Film Language: Camera angles and shot size introduction for Film Studies. Als...Ian Moreno-Melgar
A long PDF that has been used to introduce GCSE Film Students to the complicated process of identifying and explaining the use of camera shot sizes and angles. This is a fairly detailed series of slides which I have used in school for a couple of classes now. As it is a PDF the clips do not play but where possible I've labelled what the film is. Similarly, as it was designed to be used in lessons the overall 'structure' is somewhat disjointed and is missing slides that includes answers or ideas that were discussed in lessons. In order to help where possible, I've included large versions of worksheets so that these can be clipped and printed out if necessary. Many thanks for taking a look and please feel free to take a look at my other uploads as you will find plenty there on other aspects of Film Studies.
Film Language: Mise-En-Scene explanation and examples.Ian Moreno-Melgar
A long and detailed look at what mise-en-scene is and how it can be looked at in different aspects of film language. The presentation is split into the areas of Setting & Props; Costume, Hair and Make-up; Lighting and Colour; Positioning of Objects and People; Facial expression and Body
Language. Each section contains a range of examples (many of which are gifs and videos which obviously won't play on here) and some activities for students to engage with.
Want to get started with some "serious studio lighting" but do not know how to? This slide will briefly walk you through some of the basics, equipment, and lighting styles.
Film Language: Camera Movements in Cinema and Film Studies. Ian Moreno-Melgar
A long PDF that has been used to introduce GCSE Film Students to the complicated process of identifying and explaining the use of camera movement. This is a fairly detailed series of slides which I have used in school for a couple of classes now. As it is a PDF the clips do not play but where possible I've used SlideShare and YouTube to embed the relevant videos which is why some images or slides may appear repeated. Included on the slide are a list of the videos referred to and used. . Similarly, as it was designed to be used in lessons the overall 'structure' is somewhat disjointed and is missing slides that includes answers or ideas that were discussed in lessons. In order to help where possible, I've included large versions of worksheets so that these can be clipped and printed out if necessary. Many thanks for taking a look and please feel free to take a look at my other uploads as you will find plenty there on other aspects of Film Studies
Welcome to Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, one of the world’s most reputable and prestigious aviation colleges. Since 1928, Spartan has trained over 90,000 professionals from all fifty United States and over 62 countries. Through the success of our graduates, Spartan has become known as an industry leader in aviation and technology-related subjects. Find out which program is right for you to springboard yourself into a new career in aviation or other related fields at www.spartan.edu.
Want to get started with some "serious studio lighting" but do not know how to? This slide will briefly walk you through some of the basics, equipment, and lighting styles.
Film Language: Camera Movements in Cinema and Film Studies. Ian Moreno-Melgar
A long PDF that has been used to introduce GCSE Film Students to the complicated process of identifying and explaining the use of camera movement. This is a fairly detailed series of slides which I have used in school for a couple of classes now. As it is a PDF the clips do not play but where possible I've used SlideShare and YouTube to embed the relevant videos which is why some images or slides may appear repeated. Included on the slide are a list of the videos referred to and used. . Similarly, as it was designed to be used in lessons the overall 'structure' is somewhat disjointed and is missing slides that includes answers or ideas that were discussed in lessons. In order to help where possible, I've included large versions of worksheets so that these can be clipped and printed out if necessary. Many thanks for taking a look and please feel free to take a look at my other uploads as you will find plenty there on other aspects of Film Studies
Welcome to Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, one of the world’s most reputable and prestigious aviation colleges. Since 1928, Spartan has trained over 90,000 professionals from all fifty United States and over 62 countries. Through the success of our graduates, Spartan has become known as an industry leader in aviation and technology-related subjects. Find out which program is right for you to springboard yourself into a new career in aviation or other related fields at www.spartan.edu.
Aviation History & How an Aircraft fliesshankar11122
This Presentation starts with the aviation History and describes how an aircraft flies, explaining basic aeronautics. It also explains aircraft types with general information on aviation.
“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” - Ansel Adams Photography is something that is created with imagination and skills and expresses strong emotions and feelings. To quote American photographer Ansel Adams, “There are no rules for good photographs. There are only good photographs”.
1. Composition
10 Techniques To Help Your Photos
Content in this presentation taken from Photography Mad at
www.photographymad.com
2. Important Terms
• Composition: The way elements in an image
are arranged.
• Foreground: Elements that are closest to the
viewer.
• Background: Elements that are in deep space
or behind the focal point in a composition.
• Focal Point: The subject (either visual or
emotional) of a composition.
3. Rule of Thirds
• Imagine that your image is divided into 9
equal segments using 2 vertical and 2
horizontal lines.
• The Rule of Thirds says that you should place
the most important elements in your scene
along these lines or at the points where they
intersect
5. Balancing Elements
• Placing your main subject off center can make
your composition more interesting.
• But, you need to balance the visual weight of
your subject by including another object of
lesser importance.
7. Leading Lines
• When looking at photographs our eye is
naturally drawn along lines.
• By thinking about how lines are placed in your
composition you can lead or guide the viewer
through a scene.
• Line can be straight, diagonal, curvy, zigzag,
radial, etc.
9. Symmetry and Patterns
• We are surrounded by symmetry and patterns
both natural and handmade.
• These symmetry and patterns can make
interesting photographic compositions.
• Think about breaking the symmetry or pattern
in some way which will create tension and/or
a focal point to the scene.
11. Viewpoint
• Before photographing a subject, take time to
think about where you will shoot from.
• Viewpoint has a massive impact on the
composition of the photograph and the
message it conveys.
• Consider shooting from high above, down at
ground level, from the side, from the back,
from a long way away, from very close up…
13. Background
• The human eye is excellent at distinguishing
between different elements in a scene.
• A camera tends to flatten space which brings
the foreground and background together.
• Look at the background of the scene you are
about to photograph to determine its impact
on the composition.
• Make sure it won’t distract or detract from the
subject.
15. Depth
• You can create depth in a photo by including
objects in the foreground, middle ground and
background.
• Overlapping is a useful compositional
technique where you deliberately partially
obscure one object with another.
• The human eye recognizes and separates
them, creating an understandable sense of
depth.
17. Framing
• Using natural objects, such as trees, archways
and holes can create perfect natural frames.
• By placing these around the edge of a
composition you can help isolate the main
subject.
• The result is a more focused image which
draws your eye naturally to the main point of
interest.
19. Cropping
• By cropping tight around a subject you
eliminate the background “noise”.
• This ensures the viewer will see the focal point
of a composition and not be confused by the
surrounding imagery.
• In the following example you’ll see repetition
used as a compositional technique, too.
21. Experimentation
• One of the most important compositional and
photographic techniques is experimentation.
• With digital photography you can experiment
endlessly without any financial consequence
(unlike film photography).
• Give yourself time to experiment so that you
can discover new possibilities.