Compostion reflection

The camera work on my part was shaky i had trouble moving the camera to pan but i believe the transitions and titles in editing went smoothly. i believe we did a good job finding places with the principles clearly stated and we did well with bringing attention to it. In compression to that i do wish we were a-little more creative with how we placed our selfs with in the scene.

principles of design and elements

·      Leading

o   Leading lines refers to a composition technique whereby the viewer's eye is attracted to lines that lead directly to the principle subject in the image.

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 Vertical lines have the ability to convey a variety of different moods in a photograph ranging from power and strength (think of skyscrapers) to growth (think of trees)·      

 There’s something about a horizontal line in an image that conveys a message of ‘stability’ or even ‘rest’. Horizons, fallen trees, oceans, sleeping people – all of these subjects have something about them that speaks either of permanency and timelessness or rest

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  Diagonal lines generally work well to draw the eye of an image’s viewer through the photograph. They create points of interest as they intersect with other lines and often give images depth by suggesting perspective.   

  Curved lines may add beauty and grace to an image. They are also used as a popular design technique for leading the eye into the frame. In contrast to straight or patterned lines, meandering curved lines allow the eye to explore an image in a smooth, free-flowing manner·     

   Symmetrical balance can be described as having equal "weight" on equal sides of a centrally placed fulcrum. It may also be referred to as formal balance. When the elements are arranged equally on either side of a central axis, the result is Bilateral symmetry.

     In asymmetrical balance, the two sides are not identical, but differ from one another. However, the elements are arranged so that there is a sense of balance

  Designers use unity to make elements in a composition appear to belong together. When each elements has a clear visual relationship to one or more other elements, the composition is unified. ... a design evokes a sense of quality and organization

   Variety is a way to achieve differences or contrast in a work that will cause a viewer to stop and study a piece of art.

  Movement is the path the viewer's eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas.

  Emphasis is defined as an area or object within the artwork that draws attention and becomes a focal point. 

   

Scale is the size of one object in relation to the other objects in a design or artwork. Proportion refers to the size of the parts of an object in relationship to other parts of the same object.

  The principle of repetition simply means the reusing of the same or similar elements throughout your design. 

   A bird's-eye view is an elevated view of an object from above, with a perspective as though the observer were a bird, often used in the making of blueprints, floor plans, and maps. It can be an aerial photograph, but also a drawing.

  A worm's-eye view is a view of an object from below, as though the observer were a worm; the opposite of a bird's-eye view. ... A worm's eye view commonly uses three-point perspective, with one vanishing point on top, one on the left, and one on the right.

   

   The rule of thirds is a "rule of thumb" or guideline which applies to the process of composing visual images such as designs, films, paintings, and photographs.

  Framing refers to using elements of a scene to create a frame within your frame. For example, you might shoot through a doorway, pulled back curtains, branches, fences, tunnels, or arches to highlight your subject.

Several methods can achieve simplicity in a photograph. The most obvious is to place the subject against a neutral background such as a backdrop or the sky