Week 2, Feb. 7, 2011

After learning about the rule of thirds, I decided to go back an look at my favorite pictures I took while on my recent trip to Negril, Jamaica.  I put a 3x3 grid over the picture and saw that my two main focal points were not centered.  I think that because my legs and the palm tree are not centered it creates interest in the picture.
I watch a lot of movies and television shows.  After learning about the rule of three I also decided to randomly pause the movies I was watching to look and see where the focal points were and how the shot was set up. 
I am glad I learned about the rule of three because it has given me a different perspective on how I view things.

Week 1, Jan. 10, 2011

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Visual symbols greatly affect my life on a daily basis.  There are so many visual symbols in the world.  One type of symbol I see a lot of is company and product logos.  Every morning when I get up I see the LG logo on my television.  When I see products with the LG logo I trust their quality because I have purchased LG products before and they have worked very well.  The visual symbols of company and product logos affect the products I use and where I choose to shop.

Another visual symbol I see on a daily basis is stop signs.  I am so used to seeing a bright red sign in the shape of a octagon.  When I see this red octagon I immediately think stop.  The red is used to grab your attention and warn you so that you are able to remain safe.