Design Term
What is Rule of Thirds?
Dividing the image into a 3×3 grid for balanced composition.
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Quick definition
Dividing the image into a 3×3 grid for balanced composition.
Definition
The rule of thirds is a composition guideline that divides an image into nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines. Placing key elements along these lines or at their intersections creates more visually interesting and balanced thumbnails than centering everything.
Examples
- 1Eyes positioned on the top third line
- 2Text aligned to left or right third
- 3Product placed at intersection points
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