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Rule of Thirds. Quick Tutorial. What is the Rule of Thirds?. It is a way of dividing the photo into equal parts to best align subject matter. How do I do the Rule of Thirds?. Imagine a Tic-Tac-Toe Grid in your viewfinder (you might have a settings that will allow one to show)
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Rule of Thirds Quick Tutorial
What is the Rule of Thirds? It is a way of dividing the photo into equal parts to best align subject matter
How do I do the Rule of Thirds? Imagine a Tic-Tac-Toe Grid in your viewfinder (you might have a settings that will allow one to show) Try to align your subject along the gridlines The most optimal placement for your subject matter is at the intersection of the gridlines
When faces are present, try to align the eyes with the gridlines
The intersections are optimal for placement of your subject.
Try to use the Cut-out’s template & the rule of thirds to find examples of each of the elements of art in magazine PHOTOGRAPHS. • Use the frame as a viewfinder & imagine your rule of thirds grid, to make the best “new photos” (examples of the elements) as possible. • Trace and cut-out each example the same size as the template. • Glue the examples onto the appropriate spaces (the rectangles) on the definitions worksheet. • Only use photographs!!! No cartoons or drawings!!! Rule of ThirdsTry this with the Elements of Art Worksheet
Try to take a photo of your family pet using the Rule of Thirds • How about trying this with a group of friends • Make an arrangement of household items • Find a landscape arrangement • Come up with your own ideas!!! Rule of ThirdsPractice with your own camera