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Oct 31 2009 08:40pm
Okay so I was looking through the tutorials and tips gathered here, and I think that something like this is missing.
Some of you might have heard of it before.




The Golden Ratio/Cut is actually some mathematical crap that can be used in art and such.
It is based on a lot of complex formulas and was invented/discoverd a long time ago.

Long story short. The 4 red spots you see, are often referd to as Focal Points.
To find these you divide your picture in 9 equally sized rectangles as shown. (Theres a formula for that too, but when making stuff like sigs, it doesnt have to be that precise).

Whenever placing your render on your canvas, you should always try to place it so its near some of the focal points.
The 4 focal points should be where the main focus of the sig should be at.

Pick one where you want your main focus to be.
For the other 3 focal points, you should have a little something something going on near them. (It doesn't have to be a lot though and NEVER cover up all 4 points 100% if you guys know what I mean).

When creating background/adding effects , you should use those 4 focal points as pointers..
Create the "flow" so it directs the eye toward the points where you want your focus.

Following these guidelines doesn't mean that you always will get a nice outcome, but take these facts into consideration and it might help you become a better artist :)

Feel free to correct me :)


This post was edited by jangSTONXII on Oct 31 2009 08:44pm
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Oct 31 2009 08:50pm
Also known as the rule of thirds :D
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Oct 31 2009 08:55pm
The subject matter of your tutorial is actually referred to as the rule of thirds.
The golden raitio is an irrational mathematical constant dealing with proportions that are inherently pleasing to the eye.
The rule of thirds deals with placing elements within a given space/design in order to create a dynamic composition and control where the viewer's eye will travel and what they will look at.

Just some terminology ^_^
Thanks for the share btw.
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Oct 31 2009 09:14pm
Quote (IceGhozt @ Nov 1 2009 02:50am)
Also known as the rule of thirds :D


Aww lol ^^ Wiki didnt tell me that :( anyways ^^ as long as u get where im heading :)

Quote (MidnightRider @ Nov 1 2009 02:55am)
The subject matter of your tutorial is actually referred to as the rule of thirds.
The golden raitio is an irrational mathematical constant dealing with proportions that are inherently pleasing to the eye. 
The rule of thirds  deals with placing elements within a given space/design in order to create a dynamic composition and control where the viewer's eye will travel and what they will look at.

Just some terminology  ^_^ 
Thanks for the share btw.


Ahh ty ^^

This post was edited by jangSTONXII on Oct 31 2009 09:15pm
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Nov 4 2009 06:37pm
Quote (IceGhozt @ Oct 31 2009 07:50pm)
Also known as the rule of thirds :D


This.

It's a technique used in photography also. :)

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Nov 5 2009 06:54pm
Quote (Jaytron @ Nov 5 2009 12:37am)
This.

It's a technique used in photography also. :)


Its used in many things :) Also architecture etcc
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Nov 7 2009 10:18am
Quote (jangSTONXII @ Nov 5 2009 05:54pm)
Its used in many things :) Also architecture etcc


0oo didn't know that too
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Nov 7 2009 03:39pm
Rule of 3rds^^
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Nov 16 2009 04:17am
Quote (Souforte @ Nov 7 2009 09:39pm)
Rule of 3rds^^


This ^^

And thanks for the tips.. some1 out there who had no idea about this theory might find it useful :)
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