Digital Media 7/3

Proposal Day... blegh. I think I did ok considering my lack of sleep. Some things never change haha.

Composition.
Arranging scene elements in a pleasing manner.

3 Stages of Composition

1- Focal Element
2- Structure
3- Balance

1- Focal Element

Focal element is what the viewer is immediately drawn to in an image. This helps to keep a viewer interested, and direct them to whats important in an image. Contrast creates a focal element, be careful to not accidentally shift focus.

Natural Focal Elements
-High contrast
-Saturation
-Camera focus
-Motion
-Faces or figures

Focal Element Influencers
-Guiding lines
-Geometry
-Framing

Use leading lines as much as possible to help direct the focal element. Make sure there is only one focal element.

2 - Structure

The organisation of an image according to a set of rules.

Common Structure examples
-Rule of thirds
-Golden ratio
-Pyramid
-Symmetry
-Full Frame

Pyramid structure great for characters, single subjects. Full frame is zoomed in on a single object, or a little gap around.

3- Balance

Ensuring that the visual weight of the image is balanced.

Visual weight includes:
-Size
-High contrast
-Saturation
-Faces
-Figures

Make sure the balancing item doesnt detract from the actual focal element.