Beginning Photography: Composition Continued

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    Radial balance is

    • A mirror image that can be split down the middle
    • Objects are arranged around a central point
    • Objects are not the same on each side of the frame but visually balance each other
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This quiz will test your knowledge on balance, dynamics, and weighting in photography.

Beginning Photography: Composition Continued - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Asymmetrical balance is not balance.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Objects may not be the exact same on each side of the photo but are similar in visual weight.

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  • 3. 

    Weighting is

    • Creating heaviness in a photograph

    • The visual effect created by the placement of objects within a photograph

    • Gaining pounds

    • Placing objects within the frame

    Correct Answer
    A. The visual effect created by the placement of objects within a photograph
    Explanation
    Weighting in photography refers to the visual effect created by the placement of objects within a photograph. It involves strategically positioning objects to create a sense of balance, harmony, and emphasis within the frame. By placing objects in specific locations, photographers can create a visual hierarchy, draw attention to a particular subject, or create a sense of tension or movement. Weighting helps to create a visually pleasing composition and guide the viewer's eye through the image. It is a technique used to enhance the overall impact and storytelling of a photograph.

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  • 4. 

    A photograph must have symmetrical balance to be pleasing to the eye.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    As long as some type of balance is present, it will seem stable. Balance helps to make the photograph pleasing, but it is not the only factor.

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  • 5. 

    In order to have strong dynamics, you must have a primary and secondary subject. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    In strong dynamics, the eye circulates between the primary subject and the secondary subject.

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  • 6. 

    Placing an object near the top of the frame will make it seem close up and well-grounded.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Placing objects towards the top will make it seem far away and airy.

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  • 7. 

    Dynamics is

    • Movement

    • How the eye views a composition

    • An implied line

    Correct Answer
    A. How the eye views a composition
    Explanation
    The term "dynamics" refers to the way in which the eye views a composition. It is related to the visual movement within a piece of art or design. Dynamics can be created through various elements such as lines, shapes, colors, and textures. By strategically arranging these elements, artists and designers can guide the viewer's eye and create a sense of movement or flow within the composition. Therefore, the correct answer is "how the eye views a composition."

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  • 8. 

    How can strong dynamics be accomplished in a photograph? 

    • By drawing lines from one object to another

    • By using implied lines

    • By placing multiple objects within the frame

    • By having the subject look out of the frame

    Correct Answer
    A. By using implied lines
    Explanation
    Strong dynamics can be achieved in a photograph by using implied lines. Implied lines are not physically present in the photograph but are created through the arrangement of objects or elements within the frame. These lines guide the viewer's eye and create a sense of movement, energy, and tension in the image. By strategically placing objects or elements in a way that suggests lines or movement, the photographer can create a dynamic composition that captures the viewer's attention and conveys a sense of action or intensity.

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  • 9. 

    Side weighting will create

    • The sense of movement

    • The sense of serenity

    • The sense of urgency

    • Static balance

    Correct Answer
    A. The sense of movement
    Explanation
    Placing an object far to one side may make the photo seem off balance, which will add a feeling of movement. Also, anything placed to make a diagonal line may create a sense of movement, similar to the diagonal lines that are created by a receding road.

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  • 10. 

    In poor dynamics, the eye

    • Goes from the primary to the secondary to the primary subjects

    • Gets stuck on one object

    • Doesn't know where to look first

    • In lead out of the photograph

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Gets stuck on one object
    A. Doesn't know where to look first
    A. In lead out of the photograph
    Explanation
    In poor dynamics, the eye gets stuck on one object, meaning it is unable to move smoothly from one object to another. This can cause the person to have difficulty knowing where to look first, as their attention is fixated on a single object. Additionally, poor dynamics can lead the eye to lead out of the photograph, meaning it may wander outside of the intended focus area.

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