The Image Frame

CompositionThe Image FrameObjectiveKnowImage FrameVocab: Center of Interest, Foreground, Background, PlacementShowIn a group, create a presentation with examples for different framing possibilities.Level of ThinkingAnalyzeCompositionWhat is composition?Composition is the placement or arrangement of the elements in an image.I improved the composition of my photograph by

Can also refer to the work itself:This composition is good becauseCompositionComposition is a way of guiding the viewers eye towards the most important elements of your work, sometimes in a very specific order.Focal length, aperture, shutter speed, camera angle, frame proportions, and point of view all affect an images composition.Where do you look?

Where do you look?

What is the goal?To make something beautiful?Make something appear to be beautiful?Can art be ugly?Does it have to communicate an idea?Does there have to be a point?Share a memory? What if the memory isnt a good one?The Image FrameThings that affect compositionImage FrameSpatial Context the space you have to work withlike paper or canvas

Borders of the imageCreate your frameInfluence the composition

Aspect RatioThe relationship of an images width to its height.AKA proportions

3:2Small format film ratio124:3Digital cameras are 4:3 by default134:3 vs 3:21:1 (Square)DynamicsForces that produce motion or affect change

Frame Dynamics

An empty frame influences the travel of the eye around the composition

The EDGES and CORNERS affect how a viewer looks at an image and you havent even done anything yet!

Frame Dynamics Example

18Center of InterestMost important part of the image what you want the viewer to look at first.Also called the main focal pointFocal -> Focus You can have many focal points (places you want the viewer to look) but usually only one main focal point or center of interest.Center of Interest

Where do you look first?21

Where do you look next?22Using the FrameThinking about placement.Foreground vs Background

Filling the FrameYou could:Fill the frame with your subject ORPull back to show the environment (spatial context)

Filled frame26

Environmental example28

Center placement demands attention.Center30Center placement demands attention.

Center31

Leave space for moving objects to move into.

Movement32

Placing high in the frame makes things feel tall, airy, light.

Top33

Placing low in the frame emphasizes gravity, stability, and heaviness.

Bottom34

Extreme placement can create tension and interest with unusual dynamics.Corner, dynamic35Dividing the FrameAn image divides the frame automatically with things like:HorizonsEye lines

Theories about the best way to divide an image:Rule of ThirdsGolden Section/Golden Spiral

Horizon high37Rule of Thirds

Golden Spiral

Golden Section/Mean

Frame Within a FrameLooking throughDoorFenceWindowBranches

AssignmentFramingGoogle Presentation - FramingIn groups of 3-4, create a Google Presentation.Tip: one person should make it, and then share with everyone else.Create slides as outlined on the class calendar online. Tomorrow: Group shoot in classGroup ShootIn your groups, go outside and create examples of:Center placementHigh placementLow placementExtreme placementFill the frameSpace in front of moving subjectSpace for subject to look intoRule of ThirdsGolden SectionModifying the FrameStitching and CroppingStitching and ExtendingPanoramasLandscapes, wide views5:1ExperimentalStitching for enlargement

Panorama54

55CroppingApply different proportions to an imageLens distortion correction

DO NOT PLAN ON CROPPINGCropping

CroppingOpen an image in PhotoshopUse the crop tool to apply:4:3 & 3:43:2 & 2:31:1Undo each one to try anotherAssignmentConsidering FramesAssignment20-25 images of:Align with edge PanoramaFilling the frameHigh and low placement in frameRule of ThirdsFrame within a frameFull directions/requirements on calendarRatios and ProportionsRatios3:24:31:1Can be written as fractions3/24/3 1/1Ratios and ProportionsI printed an image that is 8 by 12. Which format is it?3:24:31:1Which format?8 12=? ?2:363Which format?4 6=? ?2:364Which format?900 675=? ?4:365Which format?900 1200=? ?3:466Your CameraOpen BridgeFind the dimensions of the images your camera takesWrite a proportion, solve

What ratio does your camera use?