Framing and Composition Cinematography: Going Beyond the 1/3 Rule

Most videos on framing and composition in cinematography focus on the 1/3 rule. But the creative art world has thousands of years of experience playing with composition. Let's learn how they use symmetrical and asymmetrical balance, shapes like the circle, triangle, L, and others to guide the viewer's' focus and create a feeling with shots for their story.

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Courtney Shaffer

Wayne Roadie

More on Composition used in the art world

Great post from an amazing illustrator

Graphic with more types of compositions

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Music
“Right Place, Right Time”
by Silent Partner from YouTube Audio Library

“Comparsa - Latinesque” by Kevin MacLeod

Stills

The Storm on the Sea of Galilee by Rembrandt

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[FieldofViewtv]

I love the sense of desperation the 1st composition with the couple conveyed. You don't need dialogue or fancy camera moves when you frame in such a way that we already feel for her and get a sense of their relationship with thoughtful camera placement. Killin it as always, guys.

[Carjackwilder]

Great Video!! thanks for the tips! Subscribed!

[websitesthatneedanem]

Informative .... but "Shooting a Commercial: Slider and Zoom", is your best work by a LONG way!
( BTW: 😍Courtney Shaffer! 😍 )