Ultimate Guide to Film Composition & Framing — Key Elements Explained

7/11/2022 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

With their origins in fine art, the elements of composition in film provide a foundation for visual storytelling. In this video, the latest in our Shot List series, they are going to explore cinematic composition and its seemingly endless possibilities.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro — Composition: Creative Ways to Build a Shot
00:52 - Composition Definition and History
01:29 - Aspect Ratio in Composition
01:59 - Points
03:28 - Lines
04:20 - Shapes
05:20 - Textures & Patterns
06:57 - Space
08:19 - Depth
09:48 - Balance
11:56 - Angles
12:56 - Color & Tone
15:02 - Combining Composition Elements
15:17 - Skyfall Exercise
17:01 - Takeaways

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