COMPOSITION AND FRAMING

Question 1

Rule of Thirds

Answer 1

the frame is divided into into nine imaginary sections, as illustrated on the right. This creates reference points which act as guides for framing the image. … In this shot, the eyes are placed approximately 1/3 of the way down the frame.

Question 2

Symmetrical v. Asymmetrical

Answer 2

Symmetrical is a state; balance of object and Asymmetrical is a state; the absence of, or a violation of, symmetry

Question 3

compositional stress

Answer 3

occurs when the filmmaker intentionally breaks the rule of thirds, which then denies the viewer their expectation of balance.

Question 4

Head room and position of eyes

Answer 4

concept of aesthetic composition that addresses the relative vertical position of the subject within the frame of the image. … Too much room between a subject’s head and the top of frame results in dead space.

Question 5

Lead room

Answer 5

the space in front, and in the direction of, moving or stationary subjects.

Question 6

Looking room

Answer 6

the amount of space between the subject and the edge of the screen they are facing. You should have more room in front of the subject than behind.