What is depth in an image?
-Illusion of distance or 3rd dimension
-Can be created by overlapping objects to create a sense of order
-Varying sizes can make smaller things appear further away
Is depth only relevant to image makers who want to make 'realistic' images?
-Depth is a tool for importance of components of an image
-It is not only to make realistic images but to create hierarchies
What is line of sight?
-The line the eye takes to observe each component in order of importance
-Determined by the position and value of each element
What does line of sight do for composition?
-Line of sight can make the viewer feel like they are engaged/ part of the situation
-Using props to describe space and direct focus to point of interest
How does movement relate to line of sight?
-Movement of an object should work in unison with line of sight
-Does the movement of the object drive the viewer towards the focal point?
The line of sight can echo the action of a scene, conflicting lines of sight can achieve a flux to reveal a violent scene, while smooth lines echo harmonious scenes.
Observing the use of depth and viewpoint in existing illustrations was helpful in my understanding. This illustration from Laura Carlin demonstrates successful consideration of depth through the main figure occupying the foreground and the secondary figures reducing in size towards the background. This approach to composition allows the main figure to maintain the focal point, yet allows the eye to be directed towards the head of the figure through the line of sight created by the secondary figures that occupy the surrounding picture area.
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