is the way in which different elements of an artwork are combined or arranged

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Techniques

• Rule of Thirds
  • divide the frame into 9 equal rectangles, 3 across and 3 down
  • idea is to place the important element(s) of the scene along one or more of the lines or where the lines intersect
• Golden Ratio
  • also known as the divine proportion, is a special number (equal to about 1.618)
  • a method that you can use to divide lines and rectangles in an aesthetically pleasing way
• Centered Composition and Symmetry
  • opposite of rule of thirds (focal point in the center)
• Foreground Interest and Depth
• Frame Within the Frame

Focal Points

• area or areas within a scene that command the visual attention of the viewer; should be limited, usually only one required
• Contrast
  • color contrast
  • tonal contrast
  • textures
  • subjects
  • post-processing
• Isolation
• Placement
• Convergence
• The Unusal