Rule Of Thirds

The rule of thirds is when a subject in the image is aligned with the guide lines, joining lines and points. This makes the viewer more attracted to the subject when it is aligned with the lines.

In this picture, the man on the longboard is particularly attracted by viewers as, his face is directly aligned on two lines joining together, as well his lower leg and foot are on a line. Both of his feet are on a line, which you can see him leaning back and turning the board.








Types of Composition

Balancing Elements

This is when you have the main subject ( the building) off the centre as well as another image (the out sign) which applies with the rule of the thirds. The separation of the two subjects leaves an empty space in the middle. This makes the the image look more interesting. Its a simple yet interesting.

Leading Lines

Photos like this one here is particularly appealing to our eyes as our eyes are naturally drawn to leading lines. The leading lines like in this picture (the three white stripes) shows the lines leading to a man, this gives us an idea of perhaps a journey and sets a scene for the man. The are different varieties of lines they can be diagonal, zig zag, or curvy.

Symmetry and Patterns.

All around us there is patterns and symmetry, they can be natural and man made. They are usually appealing to our eyes. The Picture on the left shows patterns of a stoned walls stacked up. A monkey sits on the left hand corner with his leg stretched up on the wall, this picture could also be a rule of third image as the monkey is also appealing to our eyes as well as the symmetry and pattern of the picture.






View Point








There are two types of viewpoint Photography- High and Low viewpoint Photography. The high shot viewpoint should be shot and have composition. This type of shot is not a eye level shot. The high level shot gives more of a feel to the place. For example the high level shot of the stair case, shows that the stair case could be in an old building as the stairs look quite 1940s. The low level shot, also gives a feel for a place. The red advertisement bill board from down bellow could be set in a sunny hot city, perhaps in the USA.

Depth

To do a depth shot we have to be careful and chose the right composition. The depth in this picture is the foothills and the clouds in the background. The first hill compared to the last hill, creates a sense of depth. As well, the picture shows overlapping hills, this developed and image in the human eye to have more depth.






Framing

All around there are objects that can create amazing natural frames, these objects can include of doors, windows, fences, caves, trees, holes and more. The human eye is drawn to whats in the middle of the frame. 

Deconstruction of a poster

                                                                                                                                                                  

This is a film poster from The Grey, featuring Liam Neeson in 2012. : The shot in the poster is a close up, this shows his vulnerability because he is looking deep into the camera. The snowflakes around him suggests that he is in a bleak place. In addition, he is wearing a thick grey jacket, suggesting that he is in a cold place, the fact that the jacket is grey has a connection with the title 'Grey'. The gash on the left side of his face, suggests that his has perhaps been hurt or has been in an accident. The fact that he is the only person in the poster, suggests that maybe he is alone, or lonely, or trapped somewhere. The title 'The Grey' makes me think of fog, stormy weather, snow, wolves and mystery. The slogan underneath 'Live or die on this day' suggests that the film is an adventure and action film. 

Here is a brief description/summary of the film from the IMDb film website:

In Alaska, a team of oil workers board a flight home; however, they cross a storm and the airplane crashes. Only seven workers survive in the wilderness and John Ottway, who is a huntsman that kills wolves to protect the workers, assumes leadership of the group. Shortly after they learn that they are surrounded by a pack of wolves and Ottway advises that they should seek protection in the woods. But while they walk through the heavy snow, they are chased and attacked by the carnivorous mammals.

Camera Terminology

1|Aerial shot

Otherwise known as a Birds Eye view, the aerial shot is when the camera shot is viewed from directly above. It is often used to establish an exotic place of establish the feel of a place. 

2|Arc Shot

This shot is used when a subject is stationary, but the camera moves around the subject in a semi circle.








3|Close ups

(Medium Close up From Harry Porter)

There are variations of close ups, which include:

 Big close ups- A very personal shot as its very much focused on their face and eyes. Facial expressions become apparent as well as increasing tensions.

Close ups- This is usually used in a romantic genre as it shows facial expressions.

Medium Close up- The picture to the left of the page, is a medium close up, Nothing apparent is happening in the background as it all focused on his facial expressions and eyes, showing tension and perhaps fear.






4| Establishing shot

(Establishing Shot from the Lord of the Rings)

Usually quite a wide/ lengthy shot, often used at the start of a film of program. When switching scenes, an establishing shot is usually part of the next scene in a program






5| High Angle shot

High shots are usually shot in horror films or action films, as it shows when a character is most vulnerable, powerless or isolated. Usually the crane technique is used to get this shot.
















6| Low Angle shot

This shot is the opposite of a high angle shot, instead of vulnerability it gives the impression of being big and powerful and confidence. It makes the audience feel small and weak

7| 180 Degree Shot

The 180 degree rule is when two characters in a scene maintain a right and left relationship with each other, this is often used when both characters are having a conversation with one another. When the camera pass the invisible line/axis, it is called crossing the line and becomes a shot called the revers shot.

This is our 180 degree shot, its a sequence from our first practical work.