This week classes started again at Digital Arts and Entertainment, the school I’m teaching at. In the coming weeks, my colleagues and I will start our lessons explaining the basic principles of linear perspective. The perfect time to write some Read more
Sometimes the stress of coming up with good compositions can be overwhelming at first. In that case I would advice you to use the Rule of Thirds and the composition principle Balance. It will make the blocking in of your Read more
Depth is another major rule in creating successful compositions and can be added next to Contrast and Leading Lines. By incorporating depth you create a bigger stage for your focus points to shine. Depth can be achieved by applying (atmospheric) Read more
With this composition technique, the viewer’s eye is drawn to lines that lead to your focus point in your image. This path, be it natural lines, obvious turns or implied shapes, can strengthen your composition by leading the viewer’s eyes Read more
Contrast is one of the most important rules to consider when improving your compositions and dealing with focus points. We can define contrast in shapes, values and colors. Have a closer look at the examples below: The statue of the Read more
In the upcoming weeks I will start posting a series of articles about composition and its rules. Rules and methods you can apply to make your images more attractive to look at and more understandable for the viewer. We’ll kick Read more
In a previous article I mentioned the importance of visual library and how we can build it. I stressed the importance of studying and actual understanding your references, rather than simply copying the reference one on one. But if you’re Read more
