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 cinematic composition terms
- Apply the rule of thirds
- Understand depth of field techniques
Level: Intermediate
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Composition, Cropping, Depth of Field
Key Insights
- Rule of thirds divides the frame into nine equal parts.
- Foreground elements enhance visual interest in a composition.
- Contrast adds power and interest to scenes.
- Cropping can adjust composition to follow the rule of thirds.
- Depth of field affects focus between foreground and background.
- Rack focusing switches focus between different elements in a scene.
- Field of view defines the observable area through a lens.
