Dynamic Symmetry - How to Keep it Simple in the Beginning [Great Tips] (2018)

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I'm curious: do you use the dynamic symmetry grids in painting, photography, sculpting, tapestry, cinematography, graphic design...or another type of art? Let me know in the comments below, I'd love to hear how you use them :D
Hi everyone, thanks for checking out this new video that shows you how to start slow with dynamic symmetry. Baby steps is the key to understanding and applying dynamic symmetry to your photography, painting, sculpting, and cinematography. It can be used in any visual art, but we must start slowly. Otherwise we're likely to get overwhelmed, frustrated, and dispose of the value it provides.
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[@IPOXstudios]

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[@शिव_सागर]

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[@IPOXstudios]

You’re welcome!😄

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This vid is dam good for individuals who are over whelmed with this valuable tool to developing an image.

[@IPOXstudios]

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[@nikhilbrahma4134]

This video is highly powerful to impart knowledge about the application of dynamic symmetry very easily . I personally thank Mr.Glover .

[@IPOXstudios]

You're welcome, thank you for the support! 😊

[@palnagok1720]

Arabs , indians, Chinese read right to left ...would the other diagonal be suited to them ?

[@IPOXstudios]

Yes, in my opinion it would work the same way. Haven’t tested it yet though😄

[@johntelger5045]

This helps a bunch. Looking forward to the next one!

[@IPOXstudios]

John Telger thanks for watching! 🙏🏼

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[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for the support!

[@curious183]

Love the video and your beautiful birds :)

[@IPOXstudios]

curious thank you! 🙏🏼

[@ContetorTV]

Pls do more video on the more simple side I'm a very hard fan of the this system but I ve fine it bit hard to grasp

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for watching, I plan to more simplified videos to help artists like you understand dynamic symmetry clearly. Take care!

[@ironsienna]

Thank you so much for those invaluable videos!! I disagree though that they need to be short. People that are thirsty of learning advanced composition techniques DO have the time to invest on long informative videos and will definitely appreciate them.

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for the support and the feedback! I appreciate it :D

[@RoadtrippinwithTakacs]

I agree! I prefer longer videos. Great job though, Tavis. 👍

[@IPOXstudios]

Red Truck Travels thanks for the feedback and continued support! 👌🏽

[@henk1267]

which video is the next step? I've become very curious....... Thanks!

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for watching! I would watch some of the videos where I analyze master paintings. Or you could try the rule of thirds myth video which shows many more techniques. Take care!

[@Being_Joe]

Love how simple this is. I cant unsee this line. Thank you.

[@atmyhouse478]

Sigh. Does all that boil down to which grid to use? If so, can you point me to the 'we did the math' dept? The one I just tell them my canvas size. Another question: Working with an oval frame, could one achieve this symmetry by plopping the oval inside, center-to-center of the 'corners'? Cheers.

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for watching! The math is super simple, so next time you have a canvas just comment on any of my videos and I’ll help. Give me the canvas size and I’ll tell you the best grid to use. By the third time you ask, you’ll start to see how easy it is 😄 For the oval composition I would draw an oval inside the grid and make it touch the sides, then compose it that way. Take care!

[@j8van]

Thanks!

[@alfapics]

As a photographer, I find your video and your books inspiring. I hope people will spread this useful information. I'll do it for sure! Thank you for your great work on that! #ruleofthirdssucks #dynamicsymmetrylover

[@IPOXstudios]

Fabio Calvelli you’re welcome, thanks for the support! Best hashtags ever!👌🏽

[@cory99998]

Very informative, ty. Am here at the recommendation of Ahmed Aldoori

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for watching!

[@ethpinotha]

Thank you for breaking this concept down so succinctly. You examples illustrate the point well.

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for watching!

[@baba_nam_kevalama]

thanks... This series is fantastic

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for watching!

[@alonzo2k]

Than ks for the tip. Is there another part 2 to this?

[@IPOXstudios]

No part two yet, but will eventually do one for the reciprocal. Thanks for the support!

[@hirobeez]

As a matter of curiosity, is the left-to-right relationship universal or is it a consequence of our occidental visual traditions? For example, in Japanese, the books are made to be read right-to-left, would that invert the diagonal relationship - which would make the reason for it being pleasing familiarity, not inherent value?

[@IPOXstudios]

Isori you’re absolutely right! I’ve done an article on this showing some Japanese book covers that were flipped horizontally in the US. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏🏼

[@femiogunbode4684]

Great video i am pleased with ... just hearing about this for the first time i will like to know if the dynamic symmetry is applicable in poster design... thank you

[@JohnnyAGraves]

I just came across your video about the ten myths of the ROT. I am a new photographer and this helps out a lot. Also, I just subscribed to your channel. Thank you.

[@JOHNOGRADY-un2ft]

Mucho thanks,from ye olde england

[@JorgeFloresMacias]

Thanks Travis! I will try in my next picture.

[@visualcollections1798]

Great tips and good visuals. Nice archive you got here on your channel! keep up the good work :D Subbed.

[@IPOXstudios]

Cem Kozikoglu thanks for the nice comment and for subbing! Much appreciated 👍🏼

[@BerndHaier_Keyframe]

cool ! i share it on Facebook ;) I use it now with my CG ! I've been working as a computer graphic artist for over 30 years now and I'm still learning so much! Thanks to users like you! thx you very much!

[@IPOXstudios]

That’s great to hear, thanks for sharing!

[@johnowen-jones6702]

Tavis it's not the grid , it is design. Our minds constantly seek order. We can find it in ink blots to make them something. Look at music there is a system of tones which can be combined in multiple combinations and form chords which create mood structure and energy. One thing we can recognise is the bum note it stands out. If you play an instrument you should be quite aware of the many variations we can apply order or design to music. How about visually, the easiest design element to use is phi as it pretty much designs life. Take your bird as a subject and photograph her with as plain a background as possible. You should find you have pretty good photos as she is designed around phi and you have eliminated non phi elements the only design you need is to frame her. There are lots of ways to create an order in a scene. The music example does make me wonder if it's possible to position elements to create a mood such as the sadness in a minor chord or the sweetness of a minor 7th. .

[@JDubsProduction]

Thanks bro!!!

[@IPOXstudios]

J Dubs Production LLC thanks for watching!

[@BryanBarcelo]

I came here looking for an idea on how to start without the grid templates, haven't made one yet, considered trying to memorize the lines as best I could and then go out and apply, but now I see that I don't have to try memorize them all, later I will though, I want to etch the grid into my mind. Thank you, gained yourself a subscriber.

[@IPOXstudios]

Bryan Barcelo thanks for watching! Yes, starting with the baroque diagonal is great to familiarize yourself with alignment and paralleling. Then add the reciprocal when you’re ready, or try the sinister diagonal. The grids on your LCD give you less to think about when there is a lot going on in the scene, but it’s also good to memorize it as you are. Analyzing some photos or screenshots of movies helps build your muscle memory too. Take care!

[@nelsinhostreetphotography686]

Sir Tavis, thank you so much for those invaluable videos!

[@liam606]

sir, you're fantastic! thanks to your many videos I have been able to take more tasty photos. I'm better able to appreciate the world around me. Now thanks to dynamic symmetry I've found more kinds of stories to tell thank you, thank you, thank you, so, so, so much. You're amazing and I'm grateful.

[@IPOXstudios]

Liam thanks for the nice comment, I’m glad the videos are helping! Take care

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I'm afraid I haven't found another way to reach you. I bought your book "Dynamic Symmetrie", but the download failed again and again. After the third attempt to download the 1.2 GB file, the shop blocked all further downloads. Therefore I could only download the Mobile PDF. The problem is not due to my internet connection. With 500 MBit it might be too fast for your server ;-)). I hope we can fix it. I have paid after all.

[@IPOXstudios]

Christian von Ditfurth thanks for letting me know Christian, I’m sorry you experienced a delay in the download. I’ve just emailed you a temporary that can be used instead. Please let me know if you need anything else. Thanks for the support, it’s much appreciated!

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@@IPOXstudios Thank you. But I did not get a mail with a download link. No mail at all.

[@IPOXstudios]

Christian von Ditfurth hi Christian, sorry for the delay. I sent another email just now without a link just to see if you get it. The email I sent earlier might have gone to your JUNK folder by default because it has a link. Please let me know if you received the most recent email or if you see the other one in your junk folder. Thank you!

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@@IPOXstudios Sorry, it's not in the junk mail. But I got just your invoice 42252. Obviously somebody at you has the right mail. Btw: I've begun reading the mobile PDF. It's great. Thank you for this.

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@@IPOXstudios All works fine. Now there is also an Epub and a Kindle version. Great! Thank you for your patience!

[@nickavila2617]

Thank you for explaining this idea. Im going to start applying it to my drawing more. I've been modifying your game a little just to see what happens. I think using dice is a brilliant because it removes some of the annoying decision making when I can't decide what to draw. I also find myself going over the time limit just about every time. So for now I've removed the time and I just work on a study until Ive brought it to a point where I've learned something. Keep up the good work! I look forward to more of your videos.

[@visualcollections1798]

I agree %100 :)

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for the support, I’m glad to hear the drawing game is working for you 👌🏽best of luck! 😊

[@ashantesmith1787]

You are an absolute scholar! I decided to take on photography about 2 days ago and had wanted to find the psychology behind our beautiful art. Lucky enough I stumbled upon your video prior to any intensive research being done, and you've opened my eyes wider than they've ever been. Love your video. Love what you're doing. You have a subscriber and supporter in me! P.S. I'm interested in portraiture and street photography (all B&W) .... Cheers! Keep up the awesome work!

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for such a nice comment and the support! I appreciate it 🙏🏼I'm glad you found my channel so early in your artistic journey, you are on the right path :D

[@forsterarts]

thanks for keeping it simple.

[@IPOXstudios]

Peter Forster You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

[@sheenponce3650]

thank you. jumping into my illustration now. just subscribed. good thing this is the second video i've seen about composition. the first vid was yours still... one about rule of thirds myth.

[@IPOXstudios]

sheen ponce thanks for the support! Best of luck with your illustrations, the composition techniques of the masters will definitely help 👌🏽

[@dovelovedove700]

2:10 i still dont get it, for me it looks like yo placed lines in random places, what determines where the line goes? i mean howshoud i place the drawing to fit the diagnal? what determines the drawing fits the diagnal?

[@IPOXstudios]

Cherrypiexz have you checked out my other video? At 3:00 I show how to draw the grid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpK4pHVrbLp5Z7s The manor diagonals run from corner to corner. Other important diagonals called “reciprocal diagonals” run from each corner and cross the major diagonal at 90 degrees. The video will show how I create it and I also talk about drawing a bit.

[@uunz4075]

You deserve more subscriptions. Very straight to the point, easy to follow, and great examples of this methodology. I wish i was exposed to this sooner.

[@IPOXstudios]

u unz thanks, I appreciate that! Glad you’re liking the video. Take care!

[@Gnshksvr]

You are my go-to source on all topics revolving around visual aesthetics. Where are you man, I hope you are doing OK.

[@IPOXstudios]

Güneş Haksever thanks I really appreciate that! 🙏🏼I’m glad you’re enjoying the content. All is well here, I’m finishing up my huge secret project for everyone very soon and will be back after that. Take care!

[@richardlemieux7171]

Love the guidance. What’s the next step?

[@IPOXstudios]

Richard Lemieux thanks for watching! Apply and parallel the baroque diagonal until you’re comfortable, then try adding and paralleling another diagonal like the reciprocal. Then when you apply it comfortably, try to repeat diagonals. Best of luck!

[@Sandunbalage]

Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with others.. great tips

[@IPOXstudios]

You’re welcome, thanks for the support!

[@zachanderson525]

Thank you so much for the time, work, and effort you put into these and I promise you that I take your lessons to heart. Are there any books or study guides you might recommend for learning more about better framing or art theory that you might recommend? Again, really enjoy your stuff. Hope you have a good day!

[@IPOXstudios]

You're welcome, I appreciate the support! I've created a couple of books that can be found on my site. goo.gl/zRfCFq Other than that, I have tons of articles there based on composition :) Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@suebarnes2793]

THANK YOU!!! Breaking it down will help me finally get this.!!

[@ingfig1]

I really appreciate your excellent tutorials - thank you!

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheOmar1389]

as usual very informative video

[@IPOXstudios]

Omar Alamari thank you for watching 🙏🏼

[@sanwarzone]

Thanks Tavis...always appreciate these reminders.

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked it :D

[@evelin.design]

Best KZbinr ever!

[@IPOXstudios]

Evelin Design thanks!

[@randitex25]

Love this

[@smiloart2836]

when can we expect the physical copy of the book. I really want the physical!!!

[@IPOXstudios]

smilo art thanks for showing interest in the book! So far the softcover is available now, but the hardcover is on backorder. It should be available soon though, I’m communicating with the distributor now. Here’s a link that leads to the softcover just in case. Thanks for the support! www.amazon.com/dp/1733761209

[@smiloart2836]

@@IPOXstudios thanks, only just seen this!..

[@DouglasShoemaker]

Motivated to try something new!

[@IPOXstudios]

Douglas Shoemaker great to hear, thanks for watching!

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Great stuff!

[@IPOXstudios]

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[@axefresh]

inspiring content, keep up the good work!

[@IPOXstudios]

Thank you for the support!

[@Train35711]

noice

[@alonzo2k]

where can one by your book?

[@alonzo2k]

thnxs for the lesson

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for watching and the support! I appreciate it. My books and things are available in the shop on the new site. Check it out when you can. Thanks again! 🙏🏼 ipoxstudios.com/shop/

[@alonzo2k]

Hi Tavis thanks for the link, I notice the The Grid and Books Package, so how do those grid work? do you mail them or we can download? is so how do they work on your camera lcd screen if you download it?. thnxs

[@IPOXstudios]

Thanks for checking it out! You will be directed to the download page once the purchase is complete. You'll also get an email with the download links in it. Once you get the grids, you can print them at home onto transparency film, or get them printed at an office supply store. I took mine to FedEx Office, but you might not have them where you live. Any print shop should have transparency film though. The grids are sized to specific camera LCD's according to their dimensions. You can always double check the list on the dynamic symmetry page here for the sizes...most dslr sizes are on there: goo.gl/rBCEPX You can also watch a few videos on using the grids here if you like: goo.gl/MwWrFN Please let me know if you have any other questions, or feel free to email me from my site. Thanks again! :D

[@alonzo2k]

Tavis Leaf Glover Thanks for the clarification Tavis