Rule Of Thirds

The rule of thirds is a well known compositional factor to consider when shooting film or photography. The concept is splitting the frame into 9 blocks by 4 lines as pictured below.

Placing subject matters along the lines or on the intersections between the lines creates a visually aesthetic image. The image becomes more balanced and enables the viewer to connect with it more naturally. Studies have shown that people natural reaction when viewing an image is to look off centre, to the imaginary lines. Placing subject matters along the lines, or at the intersections, works with the viewers natural reaction, rather than against it. Below are a few of my own examples of rule of thirds. I have placed subject matters along the imaginary lines and intersections.