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	Rule of thirds - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The rule of thirds is a compositional rule of thumb in photography.
		The application of the rule of thirds to photographs is considered by many to make them more aesthetic and professional.
		The rule of thirds can be applied by lining up subjects with the guiding lines, placing the horizon on the top or bottom line instead of the center, or allowing the subject(s) to flow from section to section, as is done with the example photograph.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rule_of_thirds (322 words)

	CameraHobby - e-Book on the Rule of Thirds, Chapter 15 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The rule of thirds can even be seen in the world of audio in which you have three main audio signals of treble, mid-range, and bass.
		The advocacy of the rule of thirds is good one to teach learning photographers but it should not be a rule written in stone.
		Therefore, while the rule of thirds is a quick and dirty method of getting an acceptable composition, it may not be the best method for your subject.
	www.camerahobby.com /Ebook-RuleThirds_Chapter15.htm (1037 words)

	Photography: Rule of Thirds
		The Rule of Thirds that most photographers will tend to think of is a viewfinder grid division that has nine sections, as seen in Figure 2.4 below.
		The Rule of Thirds is only a guide for you as a beginner photographer to know, not to be a rule written in stone that you must follow.
		Sometimes rules are meant to be broken in order for you to capture the most brilliant sceneries.
	students.uwsp.edu /nvue523/3rdrule.html (388 words)

	rule of the road - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about rule of the road
		The reverse applies nearly everywhere else in the world, all traffic keeping to the right, which is also the rule at sea and for two ships crossing, when the one having the other on its starboard must give way.
		Rule of the West Bank and East Jerusalem by Jordan
		This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /rule+of+the+road (172 words)

	ShutterFreaks -- The Rule of Thirds
		To use the rule of thirds, visualize a 3 x 3 grid overlaying the scene you see in your viewfinder or LCD.
		Photographs composed according to the rule of thirds tend to appear calm and balanced.
		If you're interested in the theory behind this, do a web search for "Rule of Thirds." You also might want to search for the terms "Golden Mean," and "Golden Section:" There is some evidence that the "Rule" of Thirds may be based on them, and may in fact be an over-simplification.
	www.shutterfreaks.com /Tips/RuleOfThirds.html (563 words)

	Rule of Thirds
		For the rule of thirds, imaginary lines are drawn dividing the image into thirds.
		In the subway shot, the most important person is the woman in the third on the left of the image.
		She could be the main character of a video, or she could be about to do something important that will influence the story.
	www.hippasus.com /resources/viscomp/RuleThirds.html (191 words)

	Basics of Video Composition
		This is a basic rule that is used as a standard in photography, art, TV and video.Imagine every picture as having two horizontal lines running across it, dividing the frame into three equal parts.
		The rule of thirds does not work in every situation, but it is so commonly used in all pictures (moving and still) that it is what's most comfortable to us.
		Try to stick to the rule of thirds for good composition, but remember: what you decide to shoot through the lens is your personal vision.
	www.nativityschool.com /classes/grade1/thirds.htm (679 words)

	The rule of thirds - Canon Digital Photography Forums
		The point of the rule is to avoid the "rule of halves" which would put major features of the image centered in the composition.
		I wish they would change the name from 'The Rule of Thirds' to 'The Recommendation of Thirds.' There are situations that are simply not appropriate for that kind of composition, and I've passed on shots that I later regretted because they didn't fit the rule.
		Rule of thirds is an approximation of the "Golden Square" (do a search on Google).
	photography-on-the.net /forum/showthread.php?t=40327 (557 words)

	Rule of Thirds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		You can use the rule of thirds as a guide in the off-center placement of your subjects.
		The rule of thirds can also be used to help you position the horizon.
		A much better approach is to place the horizon one third from the top or the bottom of the frame, so you're emphasizing either the sky or ground.
	facweb.cs.depaul.edu /sgrais/rule_of_thirds.htm (301 words)

	Rule of Thirds and Photography: Want to take better photos? Learn about the Rules of Thirds
		One rule in particular is really essential: the Rule of Thirds.
		Actually, as my friend likes to say, this should be called the "Rule of Ninths" instead of the "Rule of Thirds".
		This is because the Rule of Thirds is put to use by dividing the rectangular shape of your scene into nine smaller rectangles like so:
	www.betterphoto.com /exploring/tips/thirds.asp (223 words)

	Composition: The Rule of Thirds
		The Rule of Thirds is a principle of composition used for centuries by artists and photographers.
		In photography, using this The Rule of Thirds keeps the main subject off center and away from the center of the frame.
		A Rule of Thirds grid is built into some digital cameras.
	www.digicamhelp.com /what-is-the-rule-of-thirds/rule-of-thirds.htm (213 words)

	Welcome to The American Presidency
		In 1992, after 12 years of Republican presidential rule, Gov. Bill Clinton of Arkansas reclaimed the presidency for the Democratic Party after a close and bitterly fought campaign against incumbent George Bush and independent H. Ross Perot.
		By 1844 its rules were exploited to veto the renomination efforts of former president Van Buren.
		When the rule was repealed in 1936, the South was no longer able to block the nomination of liberal presidential candidates.
	ap.grolier.com /article?assetid=0123810-00&templatename=/article/artic... (4349 words)

	Rules - Atomic Learning, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		An offshoot of those artistic rules, used in still photography and video, is called the rule of thirds.
		The rule of thirds states that you should mentally divide the frame (what you see in the viewfinder) into thirds, both vertically and horizontally.
		Follow the rule of thirds and place the subject's eyes on the upper third line.
	www.atomiclearning.com /freerules.shtml (722 words)

	Sony ImageStation
		The most basic (and oft-repeated) rule, the Rule of Thirds, states that if you were to divide a photo with lines into three equal parts, both horizontally and vertically, the four places where those lines intersect are preferred spots to place the subject or subjects of your photo.
		With that said, the Rule of Thirds, and any other rule you hear about photography can (and should) be broken and/or ignored as you see fit.
		The Rule of Thirds is good to fall back on when you're mystified as to where to place an oak tree in relation to a picnic table.
	www.imagestation.com /magazine/tech/issue03/article02/sub1.html (184 words)

	The Rule of Thirds - Photo Tips @ Earthbound Light
		Some possible applications for the Rule of Thirds include photographing an animal with their eyes centered on one of the thirds points, looking into the frame, or a person standing aligned with one of the thirds lines.
		Using the Rule of Thirds can also help you avoid placing the horizon dead center so you don't leave your viewer ambivalent as to your intent.
		In reality, the "Rule" of Thirds should be considered more of a guideline than a rule.
	www.earthboundlight.com /phototips/rule-of-thirds.html (843 words)

	susanchambers.com - Taking Great Pictures with Your Digital Camera
		Keeping the rule of thirds in mind when you shoot each picture will help you correctly frame every shoot.
		Originally the rule of thirds was devised for painters, however, it applies equally well to photographers who want to provide balance to their photos.
		Again we are applying the rule of thirds, leads to a more balanced and pleasing photo.
	www.susanchambers.com /cooltools/greatpictures2.shtml (442 words)

	History of Rule of Thirds - Forums
		I was going to mention the rule of thirds as a general rule of thumb.
		Does anyone know the history of the rule of thirds or perhaps the origin.
		Whether or not the rule of thirds really does derive directly from the golden mean, I can't say.
	www.mediacollege.com /forum/showthread.php?t=1217 (148 words)

	Digital Photography 101: Lesson 4a
		When a picture is divided into thirds, it is often most powerful if the focus of attention is in the intersection of two of the perpendicular lines.
		It is also anchored a bit by the building and flag in the righthand third, which balance the plane on the left.
		The result is a picture that obeys the rule of thirds and has a stronger feel.
	tlc.ousd.k12.ca.us /~acody/digi4a.html (254 words)

	Rule of Thirds
		The "rule of thirds" is a principle of photographic and graphic composition in which a graphic is divided into thirds both vertically and horizontally and the centers of the viewer's attention are located near the intersections of these lines.
		Arranging the same elements in a different fashion that does not follow the "rule of thirds" results in a disorganized image that is hard to follow and understand.
		Though the expression is "Rule of Thirds," it is not a hard and fast rule.
	iit.bloomu.edu /multimedia/VisualDesign/thirds.html (294 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The rule of thirds is a method when used to frame a composition properly.
		Everything you see in a frame needs to be composed along the lines of the rule of thirds.
		The 4 intersection points are the areas where the eye should be drawn, but not all at one time mind you.
	www.methart.com /tutorials/thirds.html (155 words)

	Photography Techniques
		The "Rule of the Thirds" is actually nothing else than a simplification of the "Golden Mean".
		The connection to the "Golden Mean" are the 4 possible crossings of the dividing lines (see the examples in illustration C1 and C2).
		This object is an anchor for the first look and invites to a further observation of the scene.
	www.photozone.de /4Technique/compose/third.htm (182 words)

	The Rules that Made Lincoln President (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		In the political conventions of that era, the application of numerous rules and procedures were instrumental in Lincoln's journey to the White House.
		Cochrane moves that the rules of the previous Convention be adopted.
		One critical ruling at the Republican's 1856 meeting had required only a majority of those present and voting to nominate, unlike the two-thirds rule of the Democratic conventions.
	www.secondthemotion.com /presrules.htm (4657 words)

	Photography Composition Articles: Photography Tutorial - Composition.
		Once you are aware of the rules then break them as often as you want but, at least, know you are breaking them and why.
		The rule of thirds simply says that, instead of placing the main focus of interest in the centre of the frame, which gets a little boring, that you look to position it on an intersection of the thirds.
		Although a nice illustration of composing 'on the thirds' this picture falls foul of another 'rule' in that it has very light corners, escpecially at the top right and, coupled with the yellow stripe, the effect is to lead the viewer's eye out of the picture.
	photoinf.com /General/Geoff_Lawrence/Composition.html (1810 words)

	Basic Photography. The Rule of Thirds.
		One of the most popular 'rules' in photography is the Rule Of Thirds.
		As I said earlier these 'rules' are best used as guidelines and if you can create a better image by bending or ignoring rules then fire away.
		The Rule of Thirds is fairly structured but there are a great many methods you can employ which rely on your ability to 'see' things and incorporate them into your composition.
	www.silverlight.co.uk /tutorials/compose_expose/thirds.html (387 words)

	The Rule of Thirds - WorldStart Computer Tips and Computer Help
		There is a compositional rule known as the "Rule Of Thirds".
		Another cool "Rule of Thirds" trick is to try to string your subject from one third of the frame to the opposite third.
		Finally, when using the rule of thirds, pay careful attention to the rest of the image.
	www.worldstart.com /tips/tips.php/1514 (894 words)

	Rule of Thirds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		One of the most basic rules in photography, as well as art, is the Rule of Thirds.
		It is easy to understand the rule if you imagine lines across a picture that divide the image into thirds side to side and up and down.
		The worst spots to place your subjects is in the middle, at the top, the bottom and off into the corners.
	wneo.org /photog/thirds.htm (138 words)

	Rule of Thirds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		One of the first things you'll learn in any photography course is the concept of "Rule of Thirds." It's the basis for almost all good composition.
		Lights in the upper third, smoke in the middle third, and the drummer in the lower third.
		The face is on the "upper left" intersection while the body of the cat moves diagonally to the "lower right" intersection.
	www.cccneb.edu /programs/mart/course/journey/thirds.html (114 words)

	Photography Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		A handy rule to follow that will help you to compose a quality photo every time is the rule of thirds.
		When taking a picture with a horizon, place the horizon line on one of the horizontal thirds, depending on the emphasis you want in the picture.
		Remember: Place the subject about one third of the way into the frame from the left or right and about one third of the way into the frame from the top or bottom.
	www.aea1.k12.ia.us /lois/ruleofthirds.html (168 words)

	Kids' Vid: VidTips - Rule of Thirds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		This is not so much a rule but more of a practical guideline.
		Having the subject in the middle of the frame is boring.
		When working with the horizon, if you want to put the emphasis on the sky, then put the horizon on the bottom third and if you want to put the emphasis on the ground, put the horizon on the top third.
	kidsvid.hprtec.org /vidtips/comp02.html (292 words)

	Bluebird Meadows Photographic Fundamentals #6, Rule of Thirds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Be sure to visit your library or bookstore for more information on photography.
		The Rule Of Thirds has many applications in photography (and fine art).
		The large lighthouse has been placed at the intersection of the upper 1/3 line and the left 1/3 line.
	www.bluebirdmeadows.com /Rule-Of-Thirds.htm (344 words)

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