Different Types of Framing Flashcards
(30 cards)
‘a technique used to bring focus to a subject’.
Framing
Types of Framing
- Architectural
- Natural
- Geometric Shapes
- Light/Shadow Frames
Using buildings or building elements lie Doorways, arches, and windows create instantaneous openings through which we can focus.
Architectural
Using elements from the natural environment
- Nature provides many interesting possibilities for framing: the branches of trees, flowers l, canyon walls, sandstone formations.
Natural
Shapes of any type can be used to create a frame. Circles, squares, and rectangles are the most obvious, but rarely the most interesting.
Geometric Shapes
Both light and shadow can be used to create forms for framing. Sometimes they’re as simple as an actual shape formed around the scene (like photographing a subject inside a window frame shadow). Other times they can function much like a vignette.
Light/Shadow Frames
Principles of Photographic Composition
- UNITY
- BALANCE
- PROPORTION
- HARMONY
- CONTRAST
- RHYTHM
- RULE OF THIRDS
By grouping, placing or arranging in such a way that several individual components appear to have a sense of oneness
unity
refers to equilibrium either symmetrical or asymmetrical.
balance
there is duplication on either side of an imaginary line of components in terms of line, form or colour.
symmetrical balance
involves dissimilar placement of different objects or masses on either side of the same sort of imaginary line, but in a way that equilibrium exist
Asymmetrical balance
This refers to proper sizing or scaling of components in relation to each other and to the total picture.
proportion
This refers to the way different parts of the picture fit together
harmony
It is useful in photos which are trying to get the viewer to sit up and notice something
contrast
is a conscious repetition of equal or similar components in the picture. It is usually created by repetition & transition
Rhythm
is a core principle often used in composing a photograph.
“Rule of Thirds”
types of lighting
- Flat light
- Broad light
- Short light
- Split light
- Back light
- Rim light
- Butterfly light
- Loop light
- Color Profiles
When you have your light source facing directly at the front of your subject,
flat light
your subject is well lit and you are unable to see any shadows along their face.
flat light
is at an angle and the most well-lit side of the face is closest to the camera and the shadow falls on the back side of the face.
broad light
This type of light can make a face look fuller so it’s ideal for those with very narrow faces.
broad light
is at an angle and the shadow falls on the side of the face closest to the camera. This type of light works well to thin a face and is flattering on most people.
short light
it is defined as light that hits your subject from the side at a 90-degree angle.
split light
light that comes from behind your subject
back light
