Rule of Thirds and Light

Is the close up shot an effective shot?

Yes.

Why is the long shot great for action sequences?

You can get the center character in view and their every movements.

Where do you place your main subject?

You place your main subject where the lines intersect rather than centered in the frame.

When would you use a wide shot?

You would use a wide shot when you want the audience to get a good idea of the surrounding environment.

What is an extreme close up?

An extreme close up is a very tight shot.

*Random Fact*

A photograph will look different depending on where the light source is.

What is the Rule of Thirds?

A principle of composition used for centuries by artists and photographers OR It is a method when used to frame a composition properly.

Why is close up shot an effective shot or not?

Because you feel closer to the characters which make you feel closer to the action/situation.

Why is high front light the best kind of light?

Most of the scene is well lit and bright sunny days bring out the colors of a scene.

What is the most commonly used frame?

The medium close up.

What is diffuse light?

Light that has passed a filter and is more spread out. (when clouds are in front of the sun)

What is back light?

A light that comes from behind your subject.

What is front light?

A light that is like the flash in cameras.

What is side light?

A light that sculpts a subject, revealing contours and texture.

What are the three types of light?

Direct light, diffuse light, and indirect light.

True or False: The main subject is in the center.

False: The main subject is off center and away from the center of the frame.

What is indirect light?

Light that has bounced off a surface; like a building or a mirror.

What is the best kind of light?

High Front Light

What is a pro of back light?

It adds strong shadows in landscapes.

What is a con of front light?

It can be a bit boring - lacks volume and depth.

What is a pro of side light?

It conveys depth, as in a landscape at sun light.

What does the Rule envision?

It envisions two horizontal and two vertical lines trisecting an image with four intersecting points.

What will happen if you place the horizon on an upper or lower line?

It helps create a well-composed landscape photo.

What is the medium close up shot?

It is just a combination of a medium shot and a close up.

When is the medium close up used?

It is used anywhere at anytime.

What is a con of back light?

It lacks of detail in a dark subject.

What is a con of side light?

It may be too severe for some objects, creating some areas that are too bright, and that are too dark.

What happens if you place a person in a portrait where the lines intersect vertically?

It produces a more compelling photo.

What is a pro of front light?

It provides the most information to the camera by lighting the entire scene.

How is "Rays of Light? important to taking pictures?

It's important because it allows you to see the rays of some light and it looks really awesome.

How is "Silhouette" important to taking pictures?

It's important when you want an cool picture.

How is "Angle of Light" important to taking pictures?

It's important when you want to create a specific effect and adds more depth and color to the picture.

What is the extreme wide shot used for?

It's used as an establishing frame.

When is an extreme close up used?

It's used often, usually it's used as a cutaway shot to reveal something.

When is the medium close up shot used?

It's used when you want just a little more intimate than the medium shot, but not the intimacy of the close up.

What is the two shot?

It's when there are two main characters in the shot.

What is direct light?

Light that comes direct from the source, such as sunlight on a bright summer day.

Why are the pictures not in the center?

So photos can look more dynamic and interesting.

What is the extreme wide shot? (aka the "monster shot")

So you can see everything that is going on.

How are medium long and medium shot the same?

They are the same by having intimacy.

How do medium long and medium shot differ?

They differ by the medium long is being used when you want just a little more intimacy.