 Hey there fellow creators, welcome back to our channel where we dive into the fascinating world of visual storytelling as we discuss composition and framing. It's time to grab your cameras and let's get started. Let's begin by understanding the basic of cinematic composition and framing. These are essential guidelines that help us arrange the elements within our frames to create a visually pleasing and impactful shot. And in the words of Edward Weston, good composition is merely the strongest way of seeing the subject. Composition is essentially the presentation of visual elements in a shot. Composition often sounds like a fancy term which simply explains what is present in the frame and where your subject focus is located. Visually aimed at directing your viewer's attention to a specific point of interest. Every beautiful looking shot in some of your favorite all-time screen views were not created by accident or mere coincidence. If a composition is aesthetically pleasing to the site, it's because those elements present in the shot have been pre-arranged in some detectable measures. And I'm going to begin with the rule of thirds. The rule of third is an essential compositional technique used to create the visually balanced and engaging shots. It is based on the principle of dividing your frame into a three by three grid resulting in nine equal parts. The idea is to position your subject or key element along these grid lines or at your intersection point. It adds balance and visual interest to your shots. Either by offsetting your dominant object or subject by one third, you make room for negative space that can draw your viewer's attention or their eyes to the subject. Here are some of our all-time favorite movie references pointing out the rule of thirds. In the movie Gladiator, this thing shows where Maximus reveals his identity to Commodus in the Colossium and showcases the classic use of the rule of third. Maximus stands at one of the PowerPoints of the grid drawing attention to his character as he divinely faces Commodus. And in the movie Lalla Land, in the opening scene, the dancer on the Los Angeles Highway were positioned along the lines of the grid, creating a visually striking and well-balanced shot that captures the magic and energy of the film. Now here is my pop quiz to you. Which of this frame follows the rule of third? Please unsign the comment section. Now next to the rule of triangle. The rule of triangle is the basic concept of three reference points. Probably the most present in frames. The rule of triangle involves positioning key elements of the shot along imaginary diagonal lines that connect different elements within the frame creating a sense of movement and direction. The rule of triangle aims to create a harmonious and visually appealing composition revealing two anchor points and one offsetting adjacent point. Creatively giving your frame a specific blocking that creates these anchor points either with one single character or multiple characters. In the movie Godfather in the iconic baptism scene, the shots were structured to perform triangular compositions as Michael Coulon renounces Satan during the baptism ceremony. The scene cuts through various locations and the characters positioning each shot creates triangular patterns emphasizing Michael's assent to power and his renouncements of his previous life. The rule of symmetry is a fundamental principle in cinematography. It involves arranging elements within the frame in a way that creates perfect or near perfect reflection and balances on either side of an imaginary central axis. This axis is typically the vertical or horizontal center of the frame creating a sense of equilibrium symmetrical composition and it can convey a sense of order, stability and harmony and they are often used to create visually striking and aesthetically pleasing shots. Film makers use symmetry to evoke specific modes, emphasize certain subjects or convey a sense of completeness and order. Now we're going to speak about one of my favorites which is frame within a frame. This is a versatile technique that can be used creatively to enhance various cinematic themes and modes. It adds a layer of sophistication to the shot and showcases the cinematographer's artistic eye for composition. This technique involves using existing elements within your frames like windows, doorways or arc foliage like the grasses or any other physical structure in the shots. Adding layers of visual interest to create a natural frame around your subject. Director Wes Anderson often uses frame within a frame which is his favorite in his films. Grand Budapest Hotel and asteroid city are amongst the many movies he has shot. And now we're going to talk about the golden ratio which can be called the golden spur. Also known as the divine proportion of fire or if you would want to impress folks using the term for Banaki Spiral it is a mathematical concept found in nature, art and architecture. It's the simplest form, it's connecting your points of interest at the top coordinates of the rule of thirds by dividing your frame using a golden ratio. This means the main subject or focal point is positioned at one of the critical points of intersection. Creating a visually balanced composition remember using this rule naturally creates a loop room and lead room in the frame and can make a character appear closed off or inviting. Another fantastic compositional technique that is a fundamental building block of composition is leading lines. They are actual or implied lines within the scene that naturally leads the viewer's gaze from one point of the frame to another creating a sense of flow and visual direction. Leading lines helps to establish a visual pathways adding depth or dynamism to the shots and enhancing your overall storytelling. Leading lines are natural elements that can be seen around us like roads, rivers, landscapes, hallways or even man-made structures to create this effect either vertically or horizontally diagonals or curved lines and you can also use leading lines to pull the eyes in certain directions. Certainly here some movie scenes are effectively demonstrates the use of leading lines. Blade Runner 2049 throughout the frame, the new lead streets and building of the futuristic cityscape provide numerous examples of leading lines that emphasise the vastness and complexity of the urban environment. Also in Mad Max, Fui Road, in the high octane chase scene throughout the desert the long and winding road as well as the vercopaths forms leading lines that add a sense of movement and urgency to the action packed sequences and that's a wrap folks. We've explored some exciting composition and framing techniques today. These guidelines are tools to unleash your creativity and tell better stories through visuals so go out there, experiment and have fun capturing stunning shots. If you've enjoyed this video and found it educational give us a thumbs up, hit the subscribe button and don't forget to ring the notification bell and stay updated with our upcoming content. Until next time, improvise.