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Tip #706: 7 Rules for Better Composition

Larry Jordan – LarryJordan.com

Of all these rules, I like the Rule of Thirds the best.

This article first appeared in MotionArray.com. This is an excerpt.

As a film editor, one of the biggest limitations is the footage you have to work with. Framing and composition are essential concepts to understand if you want to get incredible footage in the first place.

Here are the seven rules:

1. The Rule Of Thirds
2. Symmetry
3. Leading Lines
4. Leading Room & Head Room
5. Depth
6. Size Equals Power
7. Break the Rules

The article itself has excellent examples and more details on each rule.