The rule of thirds is something we have considered when filming our video, creating our digi pack and website. To assure we use this correctly within our work I have done some extra research on the rule of thirds. Although I am the artist and therefore will not be filming the majority of the shots I will still have the opportunity to take shorts of our narrative and have my input, this is why I will need to understand this rule.
The rule of thirds is based upon guidelines that apply when creating visual images such as films. The grid is composed of nine equally sized squares. The most important of the images should be placed along the vertical and horizontal lines or in their intersections as they would become the main focus of the shot. Aligning an object or a subject with these points creates more tension, energy and interest when compared to simply placing them in the centre of the shot. It is very easy to assume that the object or subject in the centre of a shot is the main focus for the audience, however research has proven that this is not the case.
The image to the left shows the key points as to where a person would focus their eyes upon the most. This is demonstrated in the image above whereby the sunlight is on the two horizontal lines. When filming a moving subject, the same pattern is often followed, with the majority of the extra room being in front of the person (the way they are moving). When photographing a still subject who is not facing the camera, the extra room should be in front of the subject with the vertical line running through the centre of their perceived mass.
The rule of thirds is based upon guidelines that apply when creating visual images such as films. The grid is composed of nine equally sized squares. The most important of the images should be placed along the vertical and horizontal lines or in their intersections as they would become the main focus of the shot. Aligning an object or a subject with these points creates more tension, energy and interest when compared to simply placing them in the centre of the shot. It is very easy to assume that the object or subject in the centre of a shot is the main focus for the audience, however research has proven that this is not the case.
The image to the left shows the key points as to where a person would focus their eyes upon the most. This is demonstrated in the image above whereby the sunlight is on the two horizontal lines. When filming a moving subject, the same pattern is often followed, with the majority of the extra room being in front of the person (the way they are moving). When photographing a still subject who is not facing the camera, the extra room should be in front of the subject with the vertical line running through the centre of their perceived mass. 
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