In this lesson students
will develop a working
understanding of the rule
of thirds and how to apply
it to their photographs
enhancing their shooting
technique.
After this lesson students will have a working understanding of the rule of thirds and how it
relates to photography.
Students will photograph subjects using the rule of thirds as a guide.
Objectives
Rule of Thirds
01.
You will be shown a series of pictures that have
a grid over them to highlight the rule of thirds.
Rate each image (1-5 with 5 being a favorite),
and write a brief comment about each image.
D0 You Know The Rule of
Thirds?
Whoa!
What is the Rule of Thirds Grid?
What about in
film
02.
Back to Basics: The Rule of
Thirds in Filmmaking
What is the
Rule of
Thirds?
Definition
and
Examples in
Film
The Rule of Thirds is
a way to:
Use composition
techniques that are in
line with what’s
naturally pleasing to
the eye
Creatively use negative
space
Create conversation
between the subject
and background
Review the following Site and
Videos
Video 1
Defining the
Rule of Thirds
Video 2
Rule of Thirds in
Photography
Video 3
Filmmaking and
Photography
Video 4
Neptune is the
farthest planet
from the Sun
There is often a richer
dynamic between subject
and object. In the video
below, you’ll find a
breakdown of some rule
of thirds that can be
applied to your work in
either film or still
photography.
And in this video, you’ll
find more Rule of Thirds
examples and to learn
how to break the rule
with purpose:
So, we’ve unpacked some
rule of thirds
photography examples.
But filmmaking takes
rule of thirds
composition
considerations to a whole
other level.
To explore just what is the rule
of thirds’ complex role in
filmmaking, watch this video on
how such films as Mission
Impossible: Fallout, The
Avengers, and The Notebook, use
it to keep audiences engaged
throughout manhunts, love
scenes, and everything in
between.
This video focuses exclusively
on Wes Anderson’s center
framing: Breaking all the
rules.
Find Images
Independent Practice
Find images online that they find
interesting and can fit under the rule of
thirds..
Find 5 images that follow the
rule of the rule of thirds and
submit to SChoology.