Composition

November 28, 2022

For my composition, I chose the rule of thirds. The rule of thirds is the basic rule for all film production. When the frame of the camera is divided into nine equal parts, thirds horizontally and vertically, this creates a central point. A central point in film can lead the audience’s eyes to a specific point on screen. Using the rule of thirds, generally one or two thirds of the screen will be free of the main object. For example, in my photo, the Christmas tree is covering one and two thirds of the photo which directs our eyes towards it. Using the rule of thirds makes the frames visually more attractive and centered whereas a busy screen may be overwhelming. In my film, I will use the rule of thirds for most of my shots to keep the audience engaged and increase the level of perception. Perception may be increased because there is more blank space which enhances the object. The audience's eyes would go for the object instead of the blank space which can be useful for conveying important imagery. An example of the rule of thirds in popular film is the titanic scene with Jack and Rose on the edge of the ship. They both make up one third of the far right corner of the screen while the sunset makes up the other two halves. The eyes naturally focus on Jack and Rose in the corner of the screen because there is no action on the other halves.