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PhotoPlus X6 User Guide - Serif

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Using rule of thirds<br />

Manipulating Images 107<br />

Use the Thirds grid check box on the context toolbar for improving photo<br />

composition. A 3 x 3 rectangular grid with equally spaced lines (two vertically,<br />

two horizontally) is superimposed on top of your photo when the check box is<br />

selected.<br />

Moving and resizing the grid allows the main subject of your photo to be offset<br />

and balanced against a foreground or background feature within the photo.<br />

Position a main item of interest in the photo where any two lines intersect<br />

within the crop grid (four intersections are possible). This is known as the "rule<br />

of thirds" which will help you find the most balanced composition where your<br />

eyes are drawn to the main subject (for more information, see Rule of Thirds in<br />

<strong>PhotoPlus</strong> Help).<br />

Double-click to crop the photo to the outer grid dimensions.

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