Composition Techniques

Composition techniques are one of the most important aspects of a film. Creating a film is like painting a masterpiece. You have to focus on the important elements of the painting, just like a film. There is the subject, position, or point of view, background, colors, etc. Composition techniques add interest and depth to your imagery. Anybody would get bored watching a film when everything is the same angle. These techniques pull your viewers in and make them want to watch more. Hook, line, and sinker.

There are four main composition techniques. Rule of thirds, framing, unusual angles, and leading lines. Rule of thirds is when you split your screen into thirds horizontally and vertically. Where the lines intersect is where you want to position your subject. Most camera shots involve this technique. Try to never position your subject in the center of your screen. Framing is when you use objects closer to the camera than the subject, to create a frame surrounding it.  Unusual angles kind of explains itself. This technique showcases angles that are, well, unusual. A different point of view gives the viewers something to gaze at and wonder, "Wow, that's a cool camera angle." And last, but not least, is leading lines. Leading lines uses the natural lines in your background to make your audience's eyes follow them to the subject.