Composition methodsIntroduction to composition methods

1. Symmetrical composition: Symmetrical composition can bring a solemn and solemn atmosphere to the picture, with the characteristics of balance, stability and relativeness. It is more in line with the public’s aesthetic habits.

2. Its shortcoming is that the picture looks a bit dull, lacks change, and lacks picture impact. This composition method is commonly used to express symmetrical objects, buildings and objects of special style.

3. Triangular composition; with three visual centers as the main positions of the scenery, sometimes the scenery is arranged with a three-point geometric composition to form a stable triangle. The triangle can be an equilateral triangle, an oblique triangle or a triangle. There are more inverted triangles and oblique triangles, which give the photo a sense of stability, balance, and solidity without losing flexibility.

4. There is also a triangular composition. This kind of triangle is often used in photography of architecture and the like, and is shot from an elevated angle to reflect a sense of majesty.

5. S-shaped composition; S-shaped composition uses "S"-shaped curves to lay out the sceneries in the picture, making the whole picture look rhythmic and dynamic, creating a sense of grace, elegance, and coordination. Make the picture appear more vivid.

6. Oval composition; Oval composition is easy to form a strong sense of wholeness, and can produce visual effects such as rotation, movement, shrinkage, etc. It is often used to express content that does not require special emphasis on the subject, but focuses on expressing the scene or rendering the atmosphere.

7. Cross-hatch composition: Cross-hatch composition makes full use of the picture space and leads the viewer's line of sight to the center of the cross or out of the picture, making the picture more relaxed, lively, stretched and implicit. Use cross-hatch lines. Let the viewer appreciate the entire picture along the diagonal line from multiple directions. The ideal guide line is the line connecting two corners.

8. X-shaped composition; The scenery gradually enlarges from the center to the surroundings. This composition method is often used in buildings, bridges, highways, fields, etc.

9. Oblique line composition; oblique line composition is divided into two types: discrete oblique lines and flat oblique lines. It can make the picture dynamic. The degree of dynamic is related to the angle. The greater the angle, the greater the angle. The stronger the sense of forward movement, but the angle cannot be larger than 45 degrees, otherwise it will produce a downward tilt, often showing scenes such as movement, flow, tilt, turbulence, imbalance, tension, danger, and rapid catastrophe. Some pictures also use diagonal lines to point out specific points. The object serves as a fixed guide.

10. L-shaped composition; L-shaped composition is similar to using L-shaped lines or color blocks to surround the subject that needs to be emphasized, which plays a role in highlighting the theme. The L shape is like half a frame. It can be a straight L shape or an inverted L shape. Both can focus people's attention within the frame, making the main body prominent and the theme clear.

11. Low horizon; when the lower part of the picture is dull and the upper part is rich, it is recommended to tilt the camera slightly upward. Often used to take photos of morning (sunset) glow or plateau clouds.

12. High horizon; when the sky or background is dull, you can tilt the camera down appropriately. It is suitable for expressing the texture of the lower half of the picture, such as the changing grassland of the prairie, the rolling sand dunes of the desert, etc.

13. Radial composition; with the subject as the core, the scenery spreads and radiates around. This composition method can focus people's attention on the subject, and then has the effect of opening, stretching, and diffusing. It is often used in situations where the subject needs to be highlighted and the scene is relatively complex. It is also used to make characters or scenery appear in a complex setting. produce special effects.

14. Extended composition; the veins of the leaves extend diagonally to the tip of the leaf. The extension gives the whole picture a sense of life and movement.

15. Compact composition: Compact composition enlarges the subject in a close-up manner so that it partially fills the picture, and is compact, delicate, and microscopic. This composition method is often used for portraits, microphotography, or to express local details. It can often achieve a superb level of depicting the facial expressions of characters.