How 2... Film at Home

This book shows you how to record videos for your classes at home. We will try to help you get the best out of any media assets you need to create, with the equipment you may already have at home

Production - Abiding by the rule of thirds

So what is the rule of thirds?

Rule of thirds is a film and photography terminology and is basically a guide to position the subject in the most aesthetic position within the frame. 

To apply the rule of thirds, divide your frame into 9 equal parts; 2 horizontal lines crossed by 2 vertical lines and position the subject so that their eyes are a third of the way down the frame and are a third from the left or right of the frame. This will help balance the shot.

If you are filming several interviews, alternate each person to the left or right of the frame so that there are a variation of shots when the video is put together. Remember to ask the person asking the question to also move to the left or right side of the camera. 

The rule of thirds applies if you are looking away or at a camera.

Rule of thirds example