In Week 2, we developed our knowledge further when beginning to learn about Composition and Framing in Film and Photography. On Monday, we learned the different forms of Composition when taking a photograph and their effects. For example, Contrast, which is the difference between two or more subjects, or the difference between light and dark areas, is a key element in Composition. By using Contrast in an image or scene, it can allow for a subject to boldly stand out. Another Composition method was Symmetry. By using Symmetry in an image, it can allow for a ‘perfect’ setting to be created. We also learnt about Framing. One Framing method that we focussed on was Natural Framing, which can also be described as a ‘Frame within a Frame’. This means that the subject focus of the image or scene is framed within the setting’s natural surroundings. On Tuesday, we were able to demonstrate and practise our newfound knowledge of Composition and Framing when taking example images around the college. When taking a camera around the college, I was challenged to identify areas that could provide Composition methods when capturing an image. For example, when taking an image that focussed on Leading Lines (a composition method that focusses on lines leading to a specific point in the image), I was able to find some metal rails which allowed the image to seem like the lines led further around the photograph. I have included this photo and some other photos and their methods below.
Leading Lines
Contrast
Natural Framing
During Week 2, I felt comfortable being able to identify the different Composition and Framing methods and taking images that demonstrated these. In the future, I would be keen to learn more about editing these images to be able to enhance the methods used. I will do this by taking more example images and editing them in my free time. This will help me further in the future when applying these Composition and Framing Methods to photographs and films.
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