Composition with Lines
The Effect of Lines in Photography
Summary
In another film in this series on composition elements Eberhard Schuy is here to explain the use of lines and their application and function in the visuals arts, and in photography in particular.
In the highland moor of the Belgian Ardennes, Mr. Schuy has chosen a long and winding footbridge as the ideal means of demonstrating and explaining the use of lines in photo composition.
The three line types are addressed, individually beginning with the horizontal and then moving to the diagonal and final the tricky application of vertical lines. Through the inventive use of on screen diagrams he shows the effect of the different line types explaining their advantages and disadvantages. This gives us a chance to see what the different line types bring to the photo and their inherent implication. By demonstration, the natural cause and effects are weighed to show us how to enhance the natural lines through using conscious in-camera editing of the frame.
The natural horizontal is weighed against the flexible and useful diagonal line and balanced through careful use of vertical lines and their placement. Don't pass up this great film.
Comments
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I like this kind of pictures with lines because they are so deep. This is always useful when you can compare results from different compositions. I like this video.
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Always good to remember to use lines to compose your picture. You quickly get into a habit of shooting without thinking. So a good reminder this video!