Mr cooper - Powerpoint photography work. Composition of photographs

Introduction:
This task was a powerpoint during the lesson to write notes on. We had to listen and watch the powerpoint to get a good understanding about Focal points, Rule of three and many other different meanings in photography.

What I learnt:
I learnt that when taking a photograph it is important to have the Rule of thirds, the grid to give  precise photo.

How will this help me:
This will help me as I understand what the Focal points are and the rule of thirds, to create a great photo.














Focal Points

• Most pictures will have a point that will be focused on
• This is known as the focal point and is useful because:
• It is what the viewer is drawn to
• Adds a sense of depth 
• Constructs the photograph
• A focal point also gives a picture a sense of perspective and how different objects will relate to one another within a picture
• Focal point does not have to be big
• Colour can help here, a splash of bright colour will always attract attention. Colour stands out
• A picture can have more than one focal point
• Two or more focal points can produce a more powerful image because the viewer doesn't know what to look at

Rule of Thirds

• The basic principal behind the rule of thirds is to image breaking an image down into thirds both horizontally and vertically so there are 9 parts.

• You do this either in your mind or using framing features on displays
• The theory is that if you place points of interest in the intersections or along the lines than the photo becomes more balanced and will enable a viewer of the image to interact with it more naturally
• Using the rule of thirds comes naturally to some photographers but for some it can take more time
• The most important questions to ask when learning the rule of thirds are:
• What are the points of interest in the shot?
• Where am I intentionally placing them?
• Breaking the rule can result in some striking shots, once learned it is good to experiment with it
• Keep it in mind when it comes to editing photos later on
• Post production editing tools have good cropping and reframing tools so they fit in within the rules

What makes a good photograph?

• Photographs that stand out from the crowd usually have three elements in common:
• Good subject
• Good Lighting
• Good composition
• What follows are principals of composition that explain some of the ways photographers and artists have composed images through the centuries

Leading lines- If a scene has strong lines make sure the lines lead the eye into the frame rather than out of it

Viewpoints/Angles

Angles should be varied. This is so subjects can be captured from different viewpoints. The camera should be moved higher or lower. For dramatic effect take photos from a birds-eye (looking down).

Lighting

Dramatic Lighting- Adds interest into the photo

Silhouettes- Subject made dark by photographing it against a light background

Symmetry- An identical or near-identical image of its other half. Use of symmetry provides balance