P3D Mark's questions on 3d composition

["Dr. George A. Themelis" <DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>As an example of what I am after let us examine "The rule of
>thirds." Those of use familiar with this principle understand how to use it in
>2D photography, but would you have any suggestions on how to apply this in a
>photograph with the added dimension of depth? Do we mentally block out a grid
>and place the subject 1/3 or 2/3 into plane of depth? 

That's a very interesting idea!!!  I am familiar with the rule of thirds
and appreciate what it produces but never thought to extend it to 3 
dimensions.  I always imagined the rule applied without the 3rd dimension.

Other rules that also apply for 2d and 3d:  Do not split your picture with
horizon or sea level, have paths (real or visual) leading into the picture
(not out of it), have people looking into the picture, not out, watch your
borders! (avoid bright objects at the edge of the picture).

George Themelis


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