Film composition

Master cinematographers approach every frame as an opportunity to convey the feel of the scene. And one of the things that really helps them to achieve it is composition—the way elements (actors, scenery, props, etc) are placed on screen in respect to each other and within the frame itself has a huge impact on our viewing experience.

If you aren’t familiar with the rule of thirds when it comes to photography (or, in this case, film), then you may be opened up to a whole new world of analyzing visual media. This notion was invented by artist John Thomas Smith in 1797, in relation to paintings. He, in turn, was trying to keep up w

Composition can make or break a photograph. This is why it's important to understand it and know how to effectively and creatively use it. In essence,

Master cinematographers approach every frame as an opportunity to convey the feel of the scene. And one of the things that really helps them to achieve it is composition—the way elements (actors, scenery, props, etc) are placed on screen in respect to each other and within the frame itself has a huge impact on our viewing experience.