The way the background is composed also follows the rule of thirds. This is balanced by how the brief text is aligned to the right, near the lower horizontal line. Here, the logo is near the upper left “power point”. Meanwhile, the accompanying text is in the lower right third. In this slide, the focal point of this slide is placed in the left third of the canvas. You can see how the logo is placed in the upper left third of the slide, near an intersection. The main visual-picture of a tablet showcasing how the product works-is placed in the lower right third of the canvas, also near a “power point”.
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As internationally acclaimed communication expert, Garr Reynolds puts it, “ you will find that you can apply this guideline even to PowerPoint or Keynote visuals to give them a more symmetrical and professional look“. The rule of thirds can also be a useful guide when designing presentation decks. Of course, this isn’t only true for photography. Like a conversation going on between the photo and you. It makes for a more captivating photo because it’s almost interactive. This allows the viewer to linger on your image longer. Therefore when your subject is positioned closer to one of the edges, it forces your eye to follow it…to find it. Your eye is drawn to it then has nowhere to go from there because the object is equal distance from all sides. your subject is in the middle of the image, it’s considered static. David Peterson, a professional photographer, had this to say about why this technique works: (Quick fact-in technical terms, these intersections are referred to as “power points”!)Īccording to experts, using the rule of thirds will make your visual compositions a lot more interesting. The book and the hand that’s holding it in place are both on an intersection in the grid. (Photo Source)Īs you can see, the photo’s subject is perfectly aligned with the vertical line on the left side. The focal points of your design should then be placed along the lines or intersections that make up these parts. Basically, it suggests that your canvas should be divided into thirds or 9 equal parts. The rule of thirds is a basic guideline used in visual composition, most commonly associated with the field of photography. This will help ensure that your slides are both captivating and well-balanced. If you remember, we previously talked about how Steve Jobs and Tim Cook would masterfully structure their Apple keynotes into 3 main parts, making their discussions easier to understand. It seems like 3 really is a magic number-particularly when it comes to presentations.