TECHNICAL POST: RULE OF THIRDS

Rule of thirds

The rule of thirds is a concept in video and film production in which the frame is divided into nine imaginary sections, as illustrated in the photo below. This creates reference points which acts as guides for framing the image. Points of interest should occur at 1/3 or 2/3 of the way up (or across) the frame, rather than in the center. 

Close up

In this example, the  positioning is in the middle of the shot. Her facial features are on the center of the grid.  It violates the rule of thirds in every possible way, but since her face is so full of expression and mood, it feels like putting it in the center creates more drama.

We did this to see how effective it was, and what meaning it caused. It also allows us to see how breaking the rule of thirds can be used to our advantage. In this picture, this is creates a more convincing rule of thirds and also conforms to the idea, and also creates a better portrait of the person, allowing them to look better. 

Landscape

In the same way we used rule of thirds in the landscape shots to create a similar effect.
This is used to create a calm and peaceful nature shot. This can be done to make the location seem safe and natural.
IN THIS PHOTO, YOU CAN SEE THAT THE MILL WAS PLACED ON THE INTERSECTION OF THE THIRDS LINES SO THAT THE PHOTO FEELS MORE BALANCED AND INTERESTING. I COULD HAVE PLACED IT AT ANY OF THE INTERSECTIONS OF THE THIRDS LINES, BUT THIS ONE SEEMED TO MAKE THE MOST SENSE TO ME.

In contrast, this photo breaks the rule of thirds. This can be used to make a location uneasy, unnerving and untrusting. It could be used effectively in a horror or thriller, because it does not follow the rule of thirds, which creates an unnatural bond with the audience.