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Framing and Composition Basics for Video Content

Do you need to practice your film composition and framing? Learn how to present the elements in your frame to create visually appealing shots, evoke emotion, and let your audience know what’s going on in your scene. Apply these framing basics: rule of thirds, eyelines, 180-degree rule, headroom, depth, symmetry, and lines to guide your audience on the story and theme of your scene. Follow our tips and guidelines for the basics of framing and composition in this clip from our video content course.

Framing Basics

How do you convey a professionally creative scene in a shot? Position the camera in a way that guides the viewer where you want them to be. Follow these framing basics and techniques to create a clean shot and help the viewer understand your scene better. In this clip from our video content course, we explain and provide useful tips in implementing the Rule of Thirds, eye lines, 180-degree rule, headroom, depth, and symmetry framing techniques.