Linear structure of photographic structure method

Linear composition is one of the main methods commonly used in photography. "Line" is not only an objective visual phenomenon, but also a basic visual element. In composition, it can divide the picture, create areas, produce rhythm and show various symbolic functions.

The characteristics of thread are as follows: thick thread is strong and thin thread is slender; The curve is gentle and the straight line is rigid; Thick line is heavy, thin line is light; The solid line is static and the dotted line is moving.

Such as: vertical line, symbolizing strength, solemnity and strength; The horizontal line symbolizes tranquility, broadness and broadness; Slant lines symbolize dynamic and unstable feelings, which is also acceptable. Because of this, the diagonal line leads to the distance, which shows a deep effect here. Curves symbolize softness, romance and elegance, which will give people a very beautiful feeling. .

(1) golden section

The golden section has been discussed before, and here is mainly the application of linear structure to enhance the impression of the golden section in a linear form.

In news photography, we often encounter natural or artificial linear images, such as all kinds of linear images formed in nature, ranging from the horizon, rivers, mountains and rivers to the physical structures such as trees, leaves, flowers, animals and insects, especially the relationship between human bodies. In the artificial environment, it can also be seen everywhere, such as doors and windows, outer boundaries, wires, canals, cabinets and desks of buildings; Books, newspapers, magazines, etc. ; Therefore, the application of golden section in linear composition of news photography is an effective method to reflect aesthetic feeling.

(2) Diagonal composition

This is a very famous composition expression. When the corner lines are composed in the picture, the diagonal relationship formed by the lines makes the picture have a strong dynamic form, showing a deep effect. Its perspective will also turn the subject into a diagonal line and lead people's eyes to the depths of the picture. In the composition of photographic pictures, in addition to obvious diagonal lines, there are also diagonal lines that people feel visually, which are manifested in the shape, tone and light of the body to produce visual abstract lines. Therefore, the grasp of linearity is the key to the use of lines in photographic composition.

(3) Horizontal line composition

The use of horizontal lines can produce symbolic meanings such as tranquility, openness and broadness in the picture, but a single horizontal line is easy to split the picture. In fact, horizontal lines often appear in photography, such as the horizon. Therefore, it is forbidden to cross the horizontal line from the center in photographic composition. In general, you can move up and down to avoid the central position, or the "breaking" in photography is to arrange a shape at a certain point on the horizontal line so that the horizontal line breaks a section. This single horizontal line is more difficult to master, while the combination of multiple horizontal lines is easier to master and very interesting in photography. For example, when multiple horizontal lines occupy the screen, you can arrange the main position on a section of some lines, which will interrupt some horizontal lines. This method has prominent subject and rich decorative effect.

(4) Vertical line composition

The composition of vertical lines is more varied than that of horizontal lines, and single lines have the same shortcomings as horizontal lines. But there are relatively more changes when there are multiple lines. Such as symmetrical arrangement perspective, multi-row perspective, etc. Sometimes, it can produce unimaginable effects.

Vertical lines symbolize firmness, solemnity and strength; Its photography faces a more natural vertical line rather than a horizontal line. Such as trees, poles, pillars and so on. The change effect produced by vertical lines is very striking.

(5) Curve composition

Curves included in curve composition include regular curves and irregular curves. Curves symbolize softness, romance and elegance, which will give people a very beautiful feeling. Curves are widely used in photography. For example, human photography is to present the curvaceous beauty of the human body. The texture of expression can produce beautiful pictures. Pay special attention to the direction of the overall axis of the curve when using composition. Its manifestations are varied, such as oblique, S-shaped, horizontal and vertical. In addition, the comprehensive application of curves and other lines can also produce outstanding results, but it is more difficult to grasp.

(6) the composition of irregular lines

The composition of irregular lines is troublesome. If you don't master it well, it's easy to mess up the picture. Irregular lines have various properties. Such as disorder, abstraction, rationality, mystery, etc. A single irregular line segment also has visual guidance, which will produce strange picture effects if used properly. If the whole picture is filled with chaotic and irregular lines, then arranging the simple subject form in the appropriate position of the picture will have a strong contrast effect and present an abstract and mysterious picture atmosphere.