Dynamic Symmetry: How to Easily Understand Ratios (Super Simple)

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[@KariWaltz]

Oh my word!!! I wish I had you for a math teacher many moons ago! I understand this now. Thank you so much!

[@IPOXstudios]

Haha thanks for watching!

[@photographeraronpeters4675]

Thank you for these videos. After taking my photography to the next level by executing dynamic symmetry, I've seen my images gaining more ground. Thank you.

[@foxtowercommunications]

My mind was blown by the time he turned the calculator on his phone sideways, revealing more features. I had no idea! LOL

[@IPOXstudios]

Lol glad I could help!

[@JonathanLawrence_Director]

This means something… But I am so lost

[@user-uo7mz6es9x]

Nice lesson thanks

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for watching!

[@vince-1337]

what an insane insight Tavis, gonna help alot of people non initiate of DSymetry concept! I Personnaly learn new stuff with this ! huge thanx !!

[@IPOXstudios]

vince I’m glad to hear that, thanks for watching! :D

[@sydene54]

really want to get your book. you must have worked so hard to compile so much info & simplified for all; thanks

[@janiemachiz5756]

What a great teacher you are. Thankyou

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks I appreciate that!

[@lilwangtlc5245]

Thanks so much

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for watching!

[@Arshiart_studio74]

Love the way u teach!!

[@ingfig1]

Another great tutorial - thank you.

[@IPOXstudios]

You’re welcome!

[@kobebrou6785]

merci,pour ce cours superbement construit et d'une éfficacité limpide !

[@IPOXstudios]

vous êtes les bienvenus, je suis content que vous ayez aimé!

[@hectorsandoval4939]

Huge! Very Didactic. Thanks a lot.

[@IPOXstudios]

Hector Sandoval glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@ManishPatel-oe9zq]

Really very good video

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for watching!

[@neu-ter]

Thank you.

[@IPOXstudios]

Veronica Page Laflin you’re welcome, thanks for watching!

[@thebestoflife7048]

hoping to use the knowledge youve passed on for film making, the footage (as examples) you use are AMAZING! thank you! would like to know what you think about using this and the golden ratio for feature films?

[@IPOXstudios]

The Best Of Life thanks for the nice comment! I would highly recommend using dynamic symmetry and the golden ratio for cinematography. I’ve actually made a custom root 6 grid with phi measurements for cinema. You can see examples on the dynamic symmetry page of my site. I’ve also analyzed several movies for dynamic symmetry. Yes, definitely use it! :D if you’ve seen the video on “keeping it simple” where I talk about the baroque diagonal...I use the grid to compose those aerial shots. I also have a video where I use a drone and grid to create cinematic aerial footage. Hope that helps, stay safe!

[@denisestover2416]

Hi, Mr. Glover, Thank you so, SO very much for generously sharing your knowledge, time and art with all of us! I can not wait to get and tackle your book, Cannon of Design! I'm watching and learning more and more with each video I choose. This is wonderful, as I'm a self-taught artist. Finding these videos, the book and your site is a Godsend! Implementing these techniques makes SOOOO much sense!!! It helps me to design much easier and at a higher level than just taking a "stab in the dark", or "in the white" as my canvas is white silk, lol! You have a common fallacy in this video I want to share with you. Just as the 'Rule of Thirds' is wrong, so it is with the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids. The fallacy: You give credit to the Ancient Pharaonic Egyptians for building the pyramids. This is a very common mistake, due to the mainstream archaeologists, anthropologists and historians consistently teaching that it is truth, but, alas, no. There is overwhelming evidence to prove that the pyramids, the ones in Egypt and everywhere else on the globe, were power stations that were interconnected. These were NEVER tombs. They were built by a antediluvian people who were more advanced than we are even now in 2020. These people are responsible for the megalithic building, as Stonehenge, Puma Punku, Machu Picchu and more - even the Bosnian Pyramids! Okay, all done 🙂 I hope you don't mind my comment. I thought we'd exchange a little knowledge 😉 Thank you, again, for all of the knowledge you generously share and offer. I'm looking forward to your book! God Bless!

[@IPOXstudios]

Denise Stover thanks for watching and the nice comment, I appreciate that! That’s interesting to hear about the Pyramids, thanks for sharing! Take care!

[@patrickmcgowan3617]

I think I understand this, as the ratio can stay the same even as the canvas gets larger, but I am still confused how to use the grids with the accepted ratios with photos. For example, If I am understanding this correctly, the ratio of 5x7 is 1.4 but I don't see any grids in the folders that is 1.4.

[@caneadelic]

Quick Question: How would you place a grid on a rectangle that is less than root 2 or a rectangle with a root between root 2 and 3. or 3 and 4 and so on?

[@sheromovavasilisa7692]

Sooooo the thing is to divide your canvas or screen into rectangles of certain rations and create separate compositions inside those rectangles?..

[@IPOXstudios]

Basically, but you'll also have to incorporate design techniques with the dynamic symmetry. I've got videos that explain them in movies, photos, and paintings.Thanks for watching!

[@truthphilic7938]

Do the mirror behind you have some meaning? Is it working as a exit?

[@IPOXstudios]

You’re right, mirrors can be used as an exit or to add depth. The space is small so the mirror helps add depth. In this case it was added for function rather than composition.

[@truthphilic7938]

@@IPOXstudios why dept or exit is important?

[@IPOXstudios]

@@truthphilic7938 it creates more movement in the composition. The viewer looks at the foreground and background, rather than one flat plane.

[@amarpreetart]

Sir I saw in your notes m43 term = 1.333. Wat is that I didn’t get it.please reply

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for watching! M43 is short for micro four-thirds and relates to some camera sensor sizes and the ratio of most phone cameras. The ratio of the photos is four-thirds (4/3) or four squares by three squares visually. The ratio of four thirds is 1.333. To find this simply divide 4 by 3. This ratio is also found in many standard canvas sizes and older TV shows/movies. Hope that helps!

[@amarpreetart]

@@IPOXstudios thank you sooo much

[@sydene54]

Wish I could become a member

[@IPOXstudios]

Denyse LeBlanc thanks for the support!

[@christianschmeisser1396]

1.5 / 2 = .75 so .75 + .75 = 1.5 ~magic~