ZBrush as a Character Design Tool - ZBrush Creature Design: Creating Dynamic Concept Imagery for Film and Games - page 55

Composition and the Rule of Thirds
When composing the final image, we take some considerations to mind: the aspect ratio of the final image
and the placement of the figure on the plane. One of the easiest ways to place the figure is to use the rule of
thirds, seen here in Figure 1-49 .
The eye naturally tends to be drawn to a horizon line two-thirds above the base of the image. By placing
points of interest at the intersection of any of these lines, you keep the focal point away from the center of
the image and make a more interesting composition. Remember how balance does not create tension. By
placing the focus at the center of the image, you create a symmetrical, balanced image, which tends to be
less exciting than one with tension. We will look more closely at the rule of thirds as well as the mysterious
and highly useful Golden Rectangle in Chapter 9, “Painting the Forest Spirit.”
Figure 1-49: Divide the picture pane into nine frames.