Composition

The Golden Rectangle

The golden rectangle is the idea that is applied to things in nature. It is the idea used in photographs so it is in proportion this is usually used in nature photography.

Here is an example where The Golden Rectangle would apply.

The Rule Of Odds 

The rule of odds is the idea that when looking at a picture you pair things up this then means that there is always one thing in the picture that you haven't seen so you repeatedly look at the composition. 

Here is an example of where the rule of thirds would apply. 

Leading Lines 

Leading Lines are a type of composition where there are lines of an object run into the main object in an image. 

Here is an example of where Leading Lines would apply.

Strong Diagonal 

A strong diagonal is a type of leading line in composition that makes an image more interesting and dynamic.

Here is an example of where strong diagonals would apply. 

Lines of Sight 

Lines of sight are when a person in a picture of a painting is looking towards the main object in the picture.

Here is an example of where lines of sight would apply.

Point of View

Point of view is when in a picture it is focused on someone however not in their direct eye line for example behind or above them, this can make an image more dynamic.

Here is an example of where point of view would apply.

Framing
Framing is used to draw the viewers eyes towards the main object in the picture, this also is also used to create a sense of depth or to create context for a picture or a piece of artwork.
Here is an example of where framing would apply.

Simplify
Simplify is to try and remove unnecessary objects from your picture because they will only distract from the main object in the picture.
Here is an example of where simplifying would apply.

Fill the Frame 

Fill the Frame is where when a photo is taken because there is often sections of the background shown, they are cropped out of the image this is to focus in on the main image in the picture.

Here is an example of where Filling the Frame would Apply.

Active Space 

Active space is when you leave space in a photograph between the side of the picture and and the subject.

Here is an example of where Active Space would apply.

From looking into this i have learnt that composition is important in shooting any scene within a film of TV show. It makes each shot more interesting for an audience member. (None of these images were taken by me)