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Composition:

Rules of Third: divide the frame into three segments horizontally and vertically by placing the objects of interesting in the intersecting points we create an image that is pleasing to the eyes.

Follow the rule can dramatically improve the shots.

Wide shot:  we can create balance in the frame with how the object matter relates to the environment. (place the object at the point)

(Figure 1: the screenshot of the Youtube video called Visual Storytelling 101, source by Zhen)

Medium shot: we can place the object on the line

(Figure 2: the screenshot of the Youtube video called Visual Storytelling 101, source by Zhen)

Close-up: we can placing the eyes on the interacting point to draw audiences’ attention

(Figure 3: the screenshot of the Youtube video called Visual Storytelling 101, source by Zhen)

Central Framing: use the central frame by placing the subject matter solely in the center of the frame we draw attention to it.

  • It is suitable to fast pace editing and shots. The eyes of audiences can always focus on the object.
  • One-point perspective central framing: playing with leading lines and symmetry draw people into the frame and creates a faux 3-dimensional fill.
(Figure 4: the screenshot of the Youtube video called Visual Storytelling 101, source by Zhen)

Leading Lines: it means using the lines of the frame to direct the viewers’ eyes to where you want them to look.

  • It can denote the importance of the subject matter as using a shallow depth of field.
(Figure 5: the screenshot of the Youtube video called Visual Storytelling 101, source by Zhen)

Filling the frame: it also denotes power. An extreme shot shows the importance of the character.

(Figure 6: the screenshot of the Youtube video called Visual Storytelling 101, source by Zhen)

Shrinking the subject matter in a wide also making them appear small, it also can present the emotion and importance.

(Figure 7: the screenshot of the Youtube video called Visual Storytelling 101, source by Zhen)

Contrasts and lights: it naturally draws attention to the brighter object.

(Figure 8: the screenshot of the Youtube video called Visual Storytelling 101, source by Zhen)

Windows: use the structure of the window to highlight the object

(Figure 9: the screenshot of the Youtube video called Visual Storytelling 101, source by Zhen)

Lead Space: If the character in the shot is looking to the left then they should be placed on the right. It means they’re looking into the empty space to make a more natural shot.

(Figure 10: the screenshot of the Youtube video called Visual Storytelling 101, source by Zhen)

Reference:

Film Riot 2017, Visual Storytelling 101, Youtube, 1 May, American, viewed 30 September 2018, <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWQQgZh9EyE>.

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