Photoshop tutorial – Adding a Rule of thirds grid overlay

Posted on 12. Feb, 2009 by in Everything, Photoshop, Techniques, Videos

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Photoshop tutorial – Adding a Rule of thirds grid overlay – Today’s WildShots Photoshop tutorial will allow you to configure Photoshop to overlay the classic “Rule of thirds” grid on top of your images to help you visualize compositional issues.  The grid isn’t actually saved over top of your image, it just provides a visual reference for you.

The following video (in HD) will help you configure your Photoshop with this grid. If your computer supports it, click on the fullscreen icon in the bottom right of the preview below and make sure you turn scaling off so you don’t get any scaling artifacts.

Comments, questions, critiques?  Here’s the place to bring them.


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6 Responses to “Photoshop tutorial – Adding a Rule of thirds grid overlay”

  1. kristel

    01. Mar, 2009

    Hi Paul,

    This is great. I am working on my workshop manual and was looking for a rule of third grid. ;-)
    Thanks!

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  2. Marianne Bush

    19. Apr, 2009

    Thanks so much, Paul. Just what I needed.
    Found this site early this morning and will now go exploring.

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  3. Kevin

    11. Sep, 2009

    Great tutorial…thanks very much.. keep them coming.

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  4. Srinivasen

    20. Dec, 2009

    Nice Tutorial. Though it looks simple , it is a very useful one.

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  5. Mayanti

    25. Apr, 2011

    Really useful, thanks!

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