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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon

08/20/2009 08:40:13 AM · #6

so essentially a free study then, fantastic

It occurs to me that there may be people on here that aren't familiar with the Rule of Thirds concept and that in order to vote on this challenge it would be a good idea for
them to know, hence here are a few links.

Rule of Thirds
Rule of Thirds
Rule of Thirds

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Yo_Spiff

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

08/20/2009 08:56:02 AM · #7

Freestudy!!!

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

08/20/2009 09:00:33 AM · #8

I don't feel qualified. I got a DNMC comment in the original ROT challenge with my point & shoot camera. :-(

Message edited by author 2009-08-20 09:00:58.

Lutchenko

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon

08/20/2009 09:04:28 AM · #9

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

I don't feel qualified. I got a DNMC comment in the original ROT challenge with my point & shoot camera. :-(

I think you should reshoot the identical shot but put up a sign on a cross point saying "POINT OF INTEREST" lol

Yo_Spiff

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

08/20/2009 09:31:50 AM · #10

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

I don't feel qualified. I got a DNMC comment in the original ROT challenge with my point & shoot camera. :-(

I think what you need to do is measure your image carefully, to ensure that the main point of interest is precisely at the intersection defined by the rule of thirds. If it is off even a little, then I will be justified in declaring it DNMC and giving it a 1.

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DL Macro Super for Nikon

08/20/2009 12:34:42 PM · #11

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:
I don't feel qualified. I got a DNMC comment in the original ROT challenge with my point & shoot camera. :-(

I think what you need to do is measure your image carefully, to ensure that the main point of interest is precisely at the intersection defined by the rule of thirds. If it is off even a little, then I will be justified in declaring it DNMC and giving it a 1.

WOW - who put poop in your Cheerios this morning? :~P I'm assuming your comment was tongue in cheek.

I'm noticing that the top ten last time were all color. Hmmmm

It's interesting because if you look at the grid pattern, it is really "rule of 9ths."

Message edited by author 2009-08-20 12:35:25.

epescala

Nikon D7500

08/20/2009 12:39:40 PM · #12

Originally posted by Jutilda:

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Originally posted by Strikeslip:
I don't feel qualified. I got a DNMC comment in the original ROT challenge with my point & shoot camera. :-(

I think what you need to do is measure your image carefully, to ensure that the main point of interest is precisely at the intersection defined by the rule of thirds. If it is off even a little, then I will be justified in declaring it DNMC and giving it a 1.

WOW - who put poop in your Cheerios this morning? :~P I'm assuming your comment was tongue in cheek.

I'm noticing that the top ten last time were all color. Hmmmm

It's interesting because if you look at the grid pattern, it is really "rule of 9ths."

LOL Jutilda!!! :P

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

08/20/2009 12:56:32 PM · #13

Is there a way to set up a "rule of thirds grid?" I know you can display a grid in CS3 but I don't know how to change the default lines.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

08/20/2009 01:01:54 PM · #14

Originally posted by Jutilda:

Is there a way to set up a "rule of thirds grid?" I know you can display a grid in CS3 but I don't know how to change the default lines.

I believe you can change the grid parameters in the preferences.

alfresco

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/20/2009 01:02:33 PM · #15

Originally posted by Jutilda:

Is there a way to set up a "rule of thirds grid?" I know you can display a grid in CS3 but I don't know how to change the default lines.

Edit --> Preferences --> Guides, Grids & Slices

Under Grid

Gridline every 33.33 percent
subdivisions: 1

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That's in cs2, shouldn't be much different in cs3.

Hi Judy :)

08/20/2009 01:09:32 PM · #16

Originally posted by alfresco:

Originally posted by Jutilda:
Is there a way to set up a "rule of thirds grid?" I know you can display a grid in CS3 but I don't know how to change the default lines.

Edit --> Preferences --> Guides, Grids & Slices

Under Grid

Gridline every 33.33 percent
subdivisions: 1

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)

OMG you are my KING (well you always have been, but especially now) :~) THANKS tons!!!

alfresco

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/20/2009 01:20:28 PM · #17

Now I'm just a blushing pole :)

What I think would be tres cool is if Photoshop had gridlines in the crop tool, if someone can point me a way for that I would be indebted :)

Nevermind - google was my friend: photoshop crop to 1/3s work around

There must be others as well ....:)

Yo_Spiff

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

08/20/2009 01:29:26 PM · #18

Originally posted by Jutilda:

WOW - who put poop in your Cheerios this morning? :~P I'm assuming your comment was tongue in cheek.

My tongue was shoved quite firmly into my cheek. However, if I can somehow identify Slippy's entry, I may still break out the ruler.

bobnospum

Sony Alpha a99 II

Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens for Sony

08/20/2009 01:42:30 PM · #19

Originally posted by alfresco:

This was one of the things that bugged me when using my 30 day trial of CS4. In Gimp the crop tool can be set up with a one button click to have a "rule of thirds" visable as you create/move/resize the crop. I use it all the time, even when I decide to break the "rule".

alfresco

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/20/2009 01:47:13 PM · #20

Originally posted by bobnospum:

Originally posted by alfresco:
Now I'm just a blushing pole :)

What I think would be tres cool is if Photoshop had gridlines in the crop tool, if someone can point me a way for that I would be indebted :)

Nevermind - google was my friend: photoshop crop to 1/3s work around

There must be others as well ....:)

This was one of the things that bugged me when using my 30 day trial of CS4. In Gimp the crop tool can be set up with a one button click to have a "rule of thirds" visable as you create/move/resize the crop. I use it all the time, even when I decide to break the "rule".

It's always been a bother to me as well. I normally crop to how I like then, once cropped, adjust with some nudging to accommodate 1/3 lines (if the need to use them arises) --- note: one need "hide" the cropped content, not "delete" it (option on the tool bar for the crop tool) to nudge post-cropped content.

bobnospum

Sony Alpha a99 II

Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens for Sony

08/20/2009 01:48:04 PM · #21

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Sounds like a solid plan. I am going to use my GPS to find the exact coordinates of each of the four points on the rule of thirds and let the DNMCs fly. Hey, with four points it should really be called the "rule of fourths"!

(just kidding)

Message edited by author 2009-08-20 13:48:25.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

08/20/2009 01:48:07 PM · #22

Originally posted by alfresco:

GOSH that's complicated. I'm not that smart. LOL I like what you told me originally - it was so much easier.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

08/20/2009 01:56:14 PM · #23

Use lightroom. It has a grid set up automatically for ROT when you choose to crop. When you choose to rotate (for leveling the horizon) it automatically brings up a finer grid.

Oh well, off topic.

Glad you found a PS solution.

MrE

Sony DSLR-A700

08/20/2009 09:26:28 PM · #24

Originally posted by Jutilda:

It's interesting because if you look at the grid pattern, it is really "rule of 9ths."

I prefer to call it the Tic Tac Toe rule

The previous top 10 in the other 3 are all amazing! I definitely need to step it up to get above a 5!!