00:00 What exactly are the rules of composition? Let's say that for hundreds of years there have been a lot of ideologies or standardized rules that, if we manage to understand them and more importantly, master them, will help us to better understand the world, to show it better through our camera and, above all, to better transmit our concerns. In addition, this is the only way to the next level: learning to break them in the most elegant way, without fear, without remorse, but with coherence. 00:29 1. The focal length: Without a doubt one of the most important concepts to keep in mind when we talk about composition. In principle, it should be noted that depending on the focal length we use, the appearance of our photographs can change completely, even shooting from the same place and time. 00:59 2. The rule of thirds: Applicable when photographing, designing or painting, the rule of thirds is one of the most used and triggers other rules in composition. Basically, it's about dividing the image into 9 equal parts with two imaginary horizontal lines and two vertical lines. The points where the intersections occur will serve as a guide to compose our final image, placing the focus of interest there. 02:10 3. The human element: Any person who appears in our photograph will directly become the protagonist, so it's important to decide on the right place and framing, which will give us the first advantage, a point of interest with tremendous force. 03:00 4. The horizon: Linked to the rule of thirds, this rule basically tells us to place the horizon at the height of one of the thirds, reserving two thirds for the sky if we're looking for a feeling of freedom, minimalism, or if it has enough strength, or allocating only the upper third to it, which in the same photograph will completely change the feeling. 03:38 5. Negative space: You've surely heard over and over again that less is more. It is logical to understand that any element gains more strength if it is surrounded by negative space, that is, if there is nothing around it with force, contrast or color that distracts your attention. 04:37 6. The rule of odd numbers: There are many theories that point to the idea that an image starring an odd number of elements works much better than if we compose with an even number. 06:09 7. The lines: Present everywhere, lines are perhaps the most important resource we can rely on to generate depth or direct the viewer's gaze toward the point of interest. 07:20 8. Rhythm: This is the constant repetition of lines or shapes in search of a pleasant sensation to the human eye, sometimes becoming the main concept of photography. It is important not to fall into monotony and to know when breaking it is a success. 08:17 9. Balance: Imagine a traditional scale, one of those where on one side you put anything you want to know the weight of, and on the other you compensate until you find the perfect balance, well, let's say that in photography it's almost the same, only in this case we work with the weight or visual appeal of what is photographed. 09:58 10. Law of the gaze: Basically this rule tells us that we must reserve a space between the model and the direction in which he is looking. If for example his gaze is to the left, the model will be framed on the right. Remember that the best thing about all these rules of composition is to control them in order to break them, so start practicing and tell me how you apply them, until then... bye. WEB: ► Instagram: / edusiverio FOLLOW ME: ► Instagram: / edusiverio ► Twitter: / edusiverio ► Facebook: / edusiverio