Photography and Media Composition & Visual Design

Question 1

What is the 'Rule of Thirds' in photographic composition?

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Dividing the frame into a 3x3 grid and placing subjects along the lines or at intersections

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Dividing the frame into three equal vertical thirds

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Using three light sources for every photograph

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Ensuring one-third of the image is foreground

Question 2

What is a 'leading line' in photographic composition?

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A visual element that guides the viewer's eye into or through the image

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The top edge of the frame

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A line of text overlaid on a photograph

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The horizon line in a landscape

Question 3

What does 'depth of field' (DOF) describe in a photograph?

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The range of distance within a scene that appears acceptably sharp

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How far the camera can physically focus

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The physical depth of the camera sensor

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The focal length of the lens

Question 4

What is 'negative space' in photography?

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Empty or minimally detailed areas surrounding the main subject

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Underexposed dark areas in a photo

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The unused portion of a film roll

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Dark zones in a photo histogram

Question 5

What is 'framing' as a compositional technique in photography?

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Using elements within the scene to border or surround the main subject

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Choosing the physical frame for a printed photo

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Setting the camera's aspect ratio

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Cropping an image in post-processing

Question 6

What is the 'Golden Ratio' (or Golden Spiral) as used in photographic composition?

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A mathematical proportion (~1:1.618) found in nature that guides aesthetically pleasing composition

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The ideal lens focal length for portraits

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The optimal exposure value for landscapes

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A ratio defining the ideal print size