Composition is the way the picture is structured, there are a number of different techniques to consider when putting together a picture or photograph and each one will change the balance of it and how the audience interprets it. Below is a list of different compositional techniques and how they influence the picture.
The relative placement of objects in the picture - Too many objects and the picture becomes complex and difficult to interpret, too few objects and the picture becomes simple and uninteresting.
Rule of thirds - just like in my earlier post, rule of thirds is a useful tool in composition. imagining the frame is split into 9 segments and an important aspect of the picture is along one of the intersections makes the image far more interesting to the observer.
Rule of odds - Ensuring each picture has an odd number of focal points keeps the observer guessing, they find it more difficult to comprehend the situation and therefore become more engrossed in it.
Leading lines - Lines that go from the edge of the picture and lead into the centre are called leading lines, they draw the observer into the centre of the image.
Lines of sight - The subject of the picture will be looking in a certain direction, following their eye line will lead to another object in the picture. So the observer follows the subjects line of sight onto another subject in the picture.
Point of view - Moving the point of view higher or lower can have a huge impact on the picture, making the piece of work far more interesting.
Framing - By creating a natural frame in the picture, the subject stands out far more. The frame will draw the viewers eyes toward the main focal point in the image.
Simplifying - By making the picture as simple as possible, any irrelevant objects are removed so the picture becomes more satisfying to the viewer.
Filling the frame - The subject of the image is not confined to the frame. Having a subject that is too large for the picture can fill out the frame, making the image more interesting as some of the object is hidden.
Active space - When depicting action in the image, it is important the subject/s are fully inside the frame. If this is not achieved in an action image, the work will feel unbalanced.
Taking all of these compositional factor on board when filming will allow me to create aesthetically pleasing shots that excite the viewer. I will be using these compositional techniques in my final piece.
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