This week I began studying elements of Composition/Perspective. Below are some screenshots from three different shows in which I have attempted to study their perspectives. After inspection, I found out that some of these were off. Examples of this would be how the first one’s focal point is in the wrong place and the third one proves to be too complicated on terms of guidelines and the arrangement of focal points are completely off. The second example, however, is rather decent and easier to do as it was centered in the middle. Although this activity was tricky to pull off, I won’t be too hard on myself as this is something I am new to. I do plan to research more into composition and artists who do this well.
TV Show: Demon Slayer
TV Show- Rick and Morty
TV Show- Steven Universe
Notes from online lesson on Blackboard:
- The composition is the artistic arrangement of the parts of a picture
- Perspective– art technique on creating an illusion of three dimensions on a 2D surface
- Cinematography– camera positions & movement order for director/artist to emphasize changes in moods and situations.
- The three of these can make pleasing imagery and can convey intent.
- Rule of thirds– a common technique to balance perspective & composition
Below is an example of the rule of thirds technique:
Shapes in compositions and what they can convey:
- Squares– unnatural, manmade, mostly used to communicate buildings. Rather boring in most cases.
- Circles– round & soft, sometimes feminine, can convey unsettling compositions, ones that are uncomfortable.
- Triangle– bold, an “angry shape”, can represent something stable. When flipped upside down, can appear unnerving.
The above notes were also referenced from my tutor’s presentation on composition
Image links:
https://kimetsu-no-yaiba.fandom.com/wiki/Tsuzumi_Mansion_Arc
https://rickandmorty.fandom.com/wiki/Anatomy_Park_(episode)
https://wall.alphacoders.com/big.php?i=735787&lang=Swedish