Composition & Visual Design Flashcards
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What is the 'Rule of Thirds' in photographic composition?
Answer: Dividing the frame into a 3x3 grid and placing subjects along the lines or at intersections
The Rule of Thirds divides the frame with two horizontal and two vertical lines, and placing key subjects along these lines or at their intersections creates a more balanced composition.
What is a 'leading line' in photographic composition?
Answer: A visual element that guides the viewer's eye into or through the image
A leading line is a compositional element — like a road, fence, or river — that naturally draws the viewer's gaze into and through the frame.
What does 'depth of field' (DOF) describe in a photograph?
Answer: The range of distance within a scene that appears acceptably sharp
Depth of field is the zone of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the focus point; it can be shallow (only subject sharp) or deep (whole scene sharp).
What is 'negative space' in photography?
Answer: Empty or minimally detailed areas surrounding the main subject
Negative space is the empty or uncluttered area around the main subject that gives the subject room to breathe and can enhance overall composition.
What is 'framing' as a compositional technique in photography?
Answer: Using elements within the scene to border or surround the main subject
Compositional framing uses natural or man-made elements like arches, doorways, or tree branches to surround and draw attention to the main subject.
What is the 'Golden Ratio' (or Golden Spiral) as used in photographic composition?
Answer: A mathematical proportion (~1:1.618) found in nature that guides aesthetically pleasing composition
The Golden Ratio (phi ≈ 1.618) describes a proportion found throughout nature and art that photographers use as a guide for placing subjects and compositional elements.