ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on building good compositions and the arrangement of elements in three-dimensional space. The concept behind the Rule of Thirds is to divide the frame horizontally and vertically into thirds. The image is divided into nine equal parts by four straight lines, two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines. Design elements such as line, shape, color, and value are used together to form a composition. Each element conveys a certain message. Lines are a good place to start because they are the most basic element of design. They imply movement and direct the viewer’s eye within a frame. Lines can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. In perspective, parallel lines that recede into the distance appear to get closer together. A common image used to illustrate this is a railroad track. Perspective is a visual depth cue that can be simulated within a two-dimensional world.
