Composition Guides
| Field |
Value |
| Shader ID |
composition-guides |
| Category |
Scopes & Guides |
| Package |
shaders/composition-guides/ |
Composition Guides overlays rule-of-thirds lines and an optional center crosshair over the current image. It is intended for camera lineup, framing, and quick operator checks.
Controls
| Control |
Type |
Default |
What It Does |
| Rule of Thirds |
bool |
On |
Shows vertical and horizontal thirds. |
| Center Crosshair |
bool |
On |
Shows a center mark. |
| Line Color |
color |
White |
Guide line color and alpha source. |
| Line Opacity |
float |
0.65 |
Overall visibility. |
| Line Thickness |
float |
2 px |
Thickness of guide lines. |
| Crosshair Size |
float |
54 px |
Length of the center crosshair. |
| Crosshair Gap |
float |
10 px |
Empty gap around the exact center. |
Tips
- Put this layer near the bottom of the stack if you want it visible over the final look.
- Use a bright color for camera lineup, then bypass the layer for program output.
- If the guide is too strong on bright content, lower Line Opacity before changing color.