Composition Techniques

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Their are a lot of different and unique Composition Techniques. However, the main four are named rule or thirds, framing, unusual angles and leading lines. 

Rule of thirds is placing the subject of attention in either the very left of the shot or the very right, never in the center. For example, when you look into the screen on your camera split it into two vertical lines going down, and two horizontal lines going across. Line up the subject of attention in one thirds of the screen to create an interesting perspective.

Framing is using natural things around you to frame and draw attention to the subject of your shot. It causes the viewers eyes to focus more on what is being framed. This is very important because it makes your shot a lot more interesting. 

Unusual angles is placing the camera in  an uncommon or unusual place. You could put the camera on the ground, looking up, or you could put the camera very high up and have it look down on the center of your shot. This technique creates an unusual and interesting angle to make the shot more special. 

Leading lines is another composition technique. It uses natural lines that lead to the center of your shot. For example, you could put the camera at the beginning of a dirt trail with trees and forest on both sides. The trail then leads the viewers eyes to the very end of the trail or the center of your shot, that could be a person or an object!