Re: Rule of Thirds?

On 21 Nov 2003 21:01:32 GMT, Toke Eskildsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

 > I read a short article on about.com about the Rule of Thirds:
 > http://graphicssoft.about.com/library/glossary/bldefruleofthirds.htm
 > 
 > This article surprised me somewhat as I have never heard about such 
 > rule. I do however know of the Golden Section.
 > 
 > 
 > The Golden Section positions the lines approximately 38% from the edges 
 > of the picture, whereas the Rule of Thirds positions the lines 
 > approximately 33% from the edges. If I overlay the two types of guides 
 > on an image, I find that the suggestions for composition are rather 
 > different.
 > 
 > I know that both the Rule of Thirds and the Golden Section are 
 > suggestions only, but I'd like to know if I generally should stick to 
 > the Golden Section or if the Rule of Thirds is just as valid? Is the 
 > Rule of Thirds just meant as an easy approximation to the Golden 
 > Section?

In the reference you gave
http://graphicssoft.about.com/library/glossary/bldefruleofthirds.htm it says
"Art/Technology Guide Sharon Silva explains The Golden Section which is the
basis for the rule of thirds"

Personally I'd stick with the Golden Section if you're making a frame/guide for
an image. In a camera viewfinder though the rule of thirds is easier to apply.

Enjoy 
David

C.C.W. (Constructive Criticism Welcomed)