Picture Composition

First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Behind each shot there lies an idea or purpose. When setting up a shot, the camera operator can employ a range of visual techniques that will clearly communicate the idea to an audience. Composition is the bedrock of the operator's craft, yet is seldom taught in training courses in the belief that it is an intuitive, personal skill. Peter Ward shows how composition can be learned, to enhance the quality of your work. Based on the author's own practical experience, the book deals with the methods available for resolving practical production questions such as: Does the shot composition accurately reflect the idea that initiated the shot? Will the content and method of presenting the subject accurately convey the idea? Major innovations in television and film production since the previous edition have affected the styles of composition, such as wide-screen and the use of mini DV cameras. These new technologies and their implications for picture composition are addressed in this new edition. A new colour plate section is also being included to update the section on colour. If you are a practising camera operator, trainee camera operator, student or lecturer on a television or film production course, or simply a video enthusiast wishing to progress to a more professional standard you will find this book essential in enhancing the quality of your work.

“This friendly book leads us clearly and gracefully from the basics to advanced techniques in photography composition . . . highly recommended.” —Brian Taylor, executive director, Center for Photographic Arts There’s a common misconception that composition is mysterious and that only certain people have that natural gift for the techniques involved. The truth is that composition involves a set of skills that you can master. Just as you can use cookbook recipes to make your favorite meal—you don’t have to be a famous French chef—you also can take amazing photos by just following a recipe! Marc Silber has spent years studying the works of masters and interviewing some of the biggest names in photography. The Secrets to Creating Amazing Photos puts at your fingertips ideas for improving your skills by giving you easy-to-follow “recipes” that will improve your photography right now! Composition is one of the biggest keys to creating photos that others will love. No matter what kind of camera or smartphone you’re using, you can take your photography to the next level and beyond by learning composition tools and secrets known to the masters of the art. With this handy guide, you can flip to the look you want on the spot and follow the recipe for creating an image that inspires you. Use it when you’re out photographing to get new ideas and inspiration. “Buy it, read it and then apply what you have learnt from this superb new book . . . This is a complete must-have, a veritable cornucopia of wisdom gained over decades of experience.” —Gray Levett, editor of Nikon Owner magazine

The hands-on instruction that digital photographers need to compose great shots Introducing readers to the basic elements of design, this full-color guide shows photographers step by step how to frame great compositions before they take the shot. Instructions, advice, examples, and assignments cover all types of photography.

Turn ordinary photographs into striking works of art Mastering the craft of composing a photograph is all about having a trained eye. Digital Photography Composition For Dummies helps emerging photographers create stunning and compelling photographs by teaching the elements, techniques, and conventions used by skilled and successful photographers. It helps advanced beginner to aspiring professional photographers gain an understanding of the basics of composing a stunning and compelling photograph, as well as the parts, functions, and capabilities of their camera. Determine the point of interest in a photo and how significance is achieved Use the "Rule of Thirds" to create better photographs Manipulate the viewpoint and understand the subject's direction of movement Master depth of field, framing, and diagonals Includes suggested exercises to apply as you become more comfortable with composition techniques Complete with full-color examples and technique comparisons, Digital Photography Composition For Dummies allows you to take the high-quality photos you've always wanted!

The bible of television production books--now thoroughly overhauled for the new millennium!

In the field of Writing Skill or Composition, Mr. Peter has tried to include about all necessary methods of writing skill, which are suitable for students of all standard, from Primary to Higher Secondary level, and thus his entire attempt has led to form Peter’s ‘Advanced Writing Skill, the Complete Version’, which consists of three Parts (Part-1, Part-2 & Part-3). The present book, as Part-1, “Steps to Composition (Development of Writing Skill, from Primary to Secondary Level” includes all types of paragraph writing, essay writing, picture story composition and story writing with titles and morals where applicable. The book includes composition on different topics; such as, paragraph or essay writing on familiar persons, great personalities, description of places, animals, things, narrating personal experience as well as slogan making, and thus, they verge from autobiographical to biographical, narrative writing to descriptive writing, etc. “Development of Writing Skill, Part-2” includes mainly Letter Writing, dividing it firstly in two heads: Formal & Informal; then sub-dividing each one into further heads; as—business letters, including advertisements, enquiries, replies, placing order, letters of complaint, application for jobs—letters to editor—letters to Institutional Heads, like Principal, Head master— to Municipal Commissioner, Chairman, Mayor—to bank authorities—different official & unofficial Invitations and Replies—and the Informal letters; as to friends, relatives, acquittances and parents. The 3rd book in the series of Writing Skill, i.e., “Development of Writing Skill, Part-3” includes all other remaining important sections of writing skills or composition, which are necessary for practices by students and learners. Thus, the book includes- E-mails, Poster Making, Notices, Processing, Dialogue, Article, Speech & Debate Writing as well as Diary entry, Summary and Reporting for school newsletter and Newspaper with ample examples for study and exercises.

This collection of picture compositions is aimed at learners who are in the early stages of acquiring competence in English, and who need practice in extended writing and oral work. The stimulus and motivation to writing comes in the form of topics chosen specifically to motivate learners, and clear illustrations.