Whether you work in design, photography, or art, you need to know how to arrange elements to create harmonious designs. In this video, you’ll learn the key principles of composition and some techniques you can apply across any visual work. You’ll also get tips on creating great compositions.
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1 Introduction 0:00

2 What Is Composition? 1:04

3 Key Principles of Composition 2:04
3.1 Focal Point 2:18
3.2 Scale 3:35
3.3 Contrast 5:01
3.4 Leading Lines 6:11
3.5 Hierarchy 7:05
3.6 Distance 8:34
3.7 Balance 9:31
3.8 Space 10:59
3.9 Repetition 12:00

4 Composition Techniques 13:22
4.1 Rule of Thirds 13:39
4.2 Rule of Odds 15:15
4.3 Golden Ratio 16:09
4.4 Golden Triangle 17:15
4.5 Framing 18:19
4.6 Dominance 19:17
4.7 Foreground, Middle Ground, and Background 19:57
4.8 Lead Room 20:52
4.9 Left to Right 21:50

5 Tips 22:57
5.1 Layering 23:14
5.2 Horizon Line 24:30
5.3 Unusual Point of View 25:40
5.4 Filling the Frame 26:31
5.5 Simplification 27:27
5.6 Contrast 28:35

6 Software 29:55
6.1 Adobe InDesign 30:16
6.2 Adobe Photoshop 30:56

7 Conclusion 31:51

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