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Luisa Winters

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Working in the motion graphics industry part 8

Understand common cinematic composition terms and principles such as aspect ratio, rule of thirds, foreground, background, and more.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Define common cinematic composition terms
  • Apply the rule of thirds effectively
  • Understand depth of field techniques

Level: Intermediate

Skills you'll gain:

After Effects, Composition, Cropping, Depth of Field

Key Insights

  • The rule of thirds divides the frame into nine equal parts.
  • Foreground elements enhance depth and interest in a scene.
  • Contrast adds power and interest to visual compositions.
  • Cropping can adjust composition to follow the rule of thirds.
  • Depth of field creates focus on specific elements in a scene.
  • Rack focusing shifts focus between foreground and background elements.
  • Field of view determines the observable area in a shot.

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