CLASSROOM: How to Give Characters Power Through Composition1 min read
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Most of you, whether you’re a beginner filmmaker or a seasoned pro, knows about the Rule of Thirds. But if you don’t, it’s basically a compositional guide that trisects the frame vertically and horizontally, dividing sections into smaller parts and creating intersections that will help you compose balanced and aesthetically pleasing images.
But the Rule of Thirds does more than balance elements— it also establishes dominance.
John Tindell breaks down the basics of the Rule of Thirds and explains how some of the greatest filmmakers in history used it to depict iconic power struggles in their movies.
Image credit: John Tindell
