Composition is a very hard term to define, but there are many aspects to the term hence why, Composition is seen as a set of rules to be followed or ingredients to cinematic success. It's similar to a chef and his/her preparation to a meal, here are 5 key elements of composition that I feel are most important.
Images can be divided into two dimensional thing when texture is used, as the shot then looks like its come to life and is basically three dimensional.
PATTERN
In todays world there are patterns all around us if we can learn to see them that is. When the pattern is emphasised or highlighted breathtaking shots can be achieved, as can high lighting if the pattern were to be broke.
SYMMETRY
Depending on the scene or presentation of the image, symmetry can be a must or an absolute no go.
Symmetrical shots with strong composition and a good point of interest can lead to a fascinating image. However, without the strong point of interest the shot can be predictable. Its better to experiment in these circumstances to see which shot works for you best. These shots only work if both sides of the image are exactly the same.
TEXTURE
Images can be divided into two dimensional thing when texture is used, as the shot then looks like its come to life and is basically three dimensional.
Texture only works when light hits the given object at a interesting angle.
DEPTH OF FIELD
The depth of field shot is very similar to Bokeh. However this shot depends on the depth of shot as the composition is drastically impacted by the depth.
The shot can isolate a subject from the back and foreground (if a shallow field of depth is used), or it can put the subject in context by revealing its surrounds in a larger field of depth.
Take horror movies for example when our main protaganist is facing the camera with a blurry image of our "killer" in the background shot.
LINES
Lines can be very powerful elements in an image, simply because they have the power to draw the eye to key focal points of the shot and impact the 'feel' of an image greatly.
Diagonal, Horizontal, Vertical and Converging lines all have different impacts on images which should be spotted and utilised to strengthen and impact the image.
This is important for me to learn, because it therefore means that when filming or taking a picture, for my media, I can refer back to this to enable the most effective piece I can do.
This is important for me to learn, because it therefore means that when filming or taking a picture, for my media, I can refer back to this to enable the most effective piece I can do.
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