10 composition rules for an architectural 3d artist.

Photo by Peter Dam

Our brain is always looking for harmony, so any composition of the frame is reduced to balance.

Photo by Jason Woods

Content: References:
About the frame format. Fstoppers www.fstoppers.com/media/tags/113
1. The Rule of Thirds.
Nick Guttridge www.nickguttridge.com
2. The golden section. The Fibonacci Spiral.
Rectangles. Triangles. Adrien Williams www.adrienwilliams.com
3. Symmetry and Pattern. Simon Kennedy www.simonkennedy.net
4. Rule of odds.
Roland Halbe www.rolandhalbe.eu
5. Leading lines.
6. Diagonal method. Adam Mork www.adammork.dk
7. Line of sight.
Iwan Baan www.iwan.com
8. Framing.
9. Simplify. Helene Binet www.helenebinet.com
10. Fill the frame. Joao Morgado www.joaomorgado.com
About the frame format.
If vertical objects prevail in the frame, then orient the frame vertically and vice
versa, if horizontal objects prevail, then extend the picture horizontally. There
are standards of aspect ratio, these formats are more familiar to the eye, but it
is not necessary to use them only.
The most popular of them are:
 1:1 square - due to Instagram this format has become more popular
 3:2 (1,5) - the classic 35mm film format
 4:3 (1,33) – the popular format
 16: 9 (1,78) – the most popular format for today
 1. The Rule of Thirds.
These are 2 lines horizontally and 2 vertically, which proportionally divide the
frame. At the intersection points of the lines, interesting places are placed on the
frame. In the direction of the lines, you can place the horizon, the vertical of the
buildings, etc.

Photo by Adam Mork

2. The golden section.
The golden section is an approximate division of the sides of the picture by
62% and 38%. Ideally, the ratio is 1.618 - for example, 2000 x 1236. The
Fibonacci spiral is based on a golden section. Arrange the objects at the
intersection points and along the path of the spiral construction.

Photo by Adrien Williams

The golden section, rectangles.
It works the same way as the rule of thirds, only the lines are arranged by the ratio
of the sides of the rectangles of the golden section.

Photo by Roland Halbe

The Golden Triangle Rule.
Another one modification of the golden section. From the angles to the diagonal
lines are drawn forming an angle of 90 ° and triangles. Works just like the methods
described above. In the corners and in the direction of the lines, place interesting
and important items.

Photo by Adam Mork

 3. Symmetry and pattern.
Around us there are symmetry and repetitive objects. Repeat will help to increase
the volume, and symmetry will help achieve balance.

Photo by Adam Mork

 4. Rule of odds.
The presence of an odd number of objects makes the picture attractive. More
harmoniously looks 3 subjects or a group of them.

Photo by Joao Morgado

 5. Leading lines.
This technique will give the frame dynamic. Lines lead the viewer through the
photo and can point to a specific object at the end.

Photo by Nick Guttridge

 6. Diagonal method
The main objects of the frame are located on a diagonal line.

Photo by Simon Kennedy

 7. Line of sight.
A person in the frame with a look or direction of movement can point the viewer
to the main object in the frame, or, for example, it can be a camera on a tripod
aimed at the building.

Photo by Simon Kennedy

 8. Framing.
This technique is designed to obtain depth and to attract the viewer to the main
object. Objects, trees, people can act as frameworks.

Photo by Mike Hollman

 9. Simplify.
Do not litter the composition with unnecessary objects. Disorder and chaos are the
distracting factors in the composition. Put the necessary items well-organized
among themselves, the objects should not be superfluous and combined with the
main object.

Photo by Helene Binet

 10. Fill the frame.
It is not necessary to link a building with an environment. Show the object in parts,
or place it completely in the frame, leaving no space around it.

Photo by Helene Binet