Principals of Design television production project

 

Leading Lines: 

lines that appear in a photograph that has been framed and positioned by the photographer

to draw the viewer's eye towards a specific point of interest.

Vertical Lines:

 lines that convey a variety of different moods in a photograph ranging from power and strength

to growth

Horizontal lines:

 The most commonly used horizontal line in photography genres that are practiced outdoors is

the Earth's horizon – the apparent line that separates the land from the sky.

Diagonal Lines:

have the freedom to move around and lead the viewer to the focal point of an image.They convey depth and perspective in the image.

Curved Lines: 

lines that have the effect of slowing the photograph down and suggesting time passing.

It suggests a tranquil, restful mood and having time to get there.

Balance:

when an image has subject areas that look balanced throughout the composition

Formal Balance:

when both sides of the image hold equal weight. (symmetrical) 

Informal balance: 

informal balance occurs when dissimilar elements balance each other out on each side of the frame.

Unity:

the visual relationship between elements in a photograph. It helps create a cohesive image.

Using similar colors or tones, concepts or elements cultivates a sense of unity.

Variety:

Variety is about varying elements and objects in your image, to avoid making them boring. 

Rhythm: a relationship between elements that creates a sense of harmony. Rhythm can be seen in patterns,

in relationships between colors and shapes, and in repetitions of lines and forms.

emphasis:

an area or object within the artwork that draws attention and becomes a ​focal point.

proportion:

comparing the size of objects, or the amount of one thing to the whole. 

Repetition:

refers to repeating elements within a single frame.

Point Of View:

refers to the position the camera is in when viewing a scene

Birdseye:

a general view from above, or as if from above

.

worms eye:

a view as seen from below or from a humble position

Rule of thirds:

The Rule of Thirds is the process of dividing an image into thirds, using two horizontal and two vertical lines. When you position the most important elements of your image at these intersection points, you produce a much more natural image.

Framing:

Framing in photography refers to the technique of drawing focus to the subject in the photo by blocking

other parts of the image with something in the scene.

Simplicity:

Simplicity states that simplifying the image background can draw viewers' attention to the subject of

interest in a photograph and help them better comprehend and appreciate it.