Composition & Visuals Flashcards
1
Q
Energy
3
A
- Motion Blur
- Diagonal
- Asymmetry
2
Q
Structure
4
A
- Rule of Thirds
- Balance
- Golden Triangle
- Golden Ratio (Fibonacci Spiral)
3
Q
Depth
5
A
- Framing
- Perspective
- Layers
- Overlapping
- Eye Level vs Non-Eye Level
4
Q
Focal Points
7
A
- Intentional Blurring
- Leading Lines
- Curve Composition
- Foreground Interest
- Cropping
- Centre Composition
- Negative Space
5
Q
Prop Usage
2
A
- Juxtaposition
- Rule of Odds
6
Q
Visuals
7
A
- Colour
- Tone (Range of Brightness)
- Shape
- Form (3D)
- Line
- Texture
- Pattern
7
Q
Energy:
Motion Blur
2
A
- Using a slow shutter speed allowing for motion blur
- Adds energy and allows the viewer to perceive movement and buzz
8
Q
Energy:
Diagonal
A
- Placing elements diagonally across the frame
- Adds movement and energy to the image
9
Q
Energy:
Asymmetry
A
- Placing elements unevenly in the composition
- Creates dynamic and engaging images
10
Q
Structure:
Rule of Thirds
2
A
- Diving frame into 3x3 grid and placing key elements along line of intersection
- Creates balanced and visually pleasing images, and avoids central placement unless intentional
11
Q
Structure:
Balance
3
A
- Arranging elements to create stability or movement
- Formal Balance (symmetry): equal visual weight on both sides
- Informal Balance (asymmetrical): unequal but still visually balanced
12
Q
Structure:
Golden Triangle
A
- Divides frame into diagonal triangles
- Creates dynamic and balanced images
13
Q
Structure:
Golden Ratio (Fibonacci Spiral)
2
A
- Uses a spiral shape for balance
- Positions key elements within the frame
14
Q
Depth:
Framing
2
A
- Using objects in the foreground to frame the subject
- Creates depth and focus on the subject
15
Q
Depth:
Perspective
2
A
- Changing the camera angle to create depth or scale
- High angles, low angles, birds-eye view, worms-eye view etc
16
Q
Depth:
Layers
2
A
- Creating an image with foreground, middle ground, background
- Adds three dimension
17
Q
Depth:
Overlapping
A
- Placing elements in front of one another
- Adds realism and perspective
18
Q
Depth:
Eye Level vs Non-Eye Level
2
A
- Eye-level creates a natural look
- High/low angles adds drama or intimacy
19
Q
Focal Points:
Intentional Blurring
2
A
- Using small f-numbers to create a shallow depth of field
- Draws focus to the subject and eliminates irrelevant background
20
Q
Focal Points:
Leading Lines
2
A
- Using natural/man-made lines to guide eye through the image
- Directs attention towards subject or narrative
21
Q
Focal Points:
Curve Composition
2
A
- Winding, flowing line in the composition
- Leads the viewers eye gently through the image and directs them through the narrative
22
Q
Focal Points:
Foreground Interest
2
A
- Placing an object in the foreground for depth
- Draws eye into the image and attention on the subject
23
Q
Focal Points:
Cropping
2
A
- Filling the entire image with the subject
- Eliminates distractions and focuses on details
24
Q
Focal Points:
Centre Composition
2
A
- Placing the subject directly in the centre
- Creates a strong, confident composition
25
Q
Focal Points:
Negative Space
2
A
- Empty space surrounding a subject
- Helps isolate the subject and create a striking subject
26
Q
Prop Usage:
Juxtaposition
2
A
- Placing contrasting subjects together to create visual tension or storytelling
- Old vs new, big vs small etc
27
Q
Prop Usage:
Rule of Odds
2
A
- Using an odd number of subjects
- Creates a more visually pleasing image
