The King Daddy of Photographic Grid Systems, & His Diagonally inclined Friend
The rule of thirds has been an indispensable grid system in our visual composition class, and a building block composition tool for photography. By placing elements such as the horizon and figures along the planes and intersections of the gird, the rule of thirds helps to insure asymmetry in a photographic composition, which gives movement to the composition.
When have you used it? Did you find it helpful?
When have you used it? Did you find it helpful?
The diagonal rule is sometimes also known as the diagonal method, and can be found in fine arts as well as advertising layout and photography. We’ve talked about lines and their qualities in class. How do you think that this grid system influences your photographic compositions?
Can You Spot The Rule Of Thirds & The Diagonal Rule?
Me thinks it's easy to spot the rule of thirds in this vintage VW ad:
And this image from an American Express ad of Ken Watanabe is a good fit for the diagonal rule:
Remember, these grid systems can be applied to many different types of visual compositions… not just photography!
What other types of designs might benefit from one or all of these composition guides?
What other types of designs might benefit from one or all of these composition guides?
