Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
In cinematography, composition is the presentation of visual elements in the frame. Designing each frame with purpose will not only result in aesthetically pleasing shots, but ones that will also convey a powerful message to the audience.
This video covers a variety of framing and composition techniques such as POPULATION SIZE (single shot, double shot, group shot, crowd shot), DISTRACTIONS (clean shot, dirty shot, busy shot), and BALANCE (symmetry, central framing, reflection, asymmetry, the rule of thirds, the rule of space, the 180 rule, head room, breaking the rules).
🎬My Cinematic Filmmaking Techniques Video Series:
Part 1: SHOT SIZES | youtube.com/watch?v=53C4JPULu68
Part 2: CAMERA ANGLES | youtube.com/watch?v=pR8_IBA3qmg
Part 3: FRAMING + COMPOSITION | youtube.com/watch?v=QY7lYEsUXaA
Part 4: CAMERA MOVEMENTS | youtube.com/watch?v=5ODCB1Ez5Zs
Part 5: FOCAL POINT | youtube.com/watch?v=FZVKrSfYCr0
Part 6: SHOT MOTIVATION | youtube.com/watch?v=eECgr_IN4d4
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:09 One-Shot/Single
1:49 Two-Shot/Double
3:00 Other Population Sizes
4:53 Clean Shot
5:17 Dirty Shot
5:52 Busy Shot
6:23 Over The Shoulder Shots
6:53 Balance
7:33 Symmetry
8:32 Central Framing
9:10 Reflection
9:24 Asymmetry
10:07 Rule of Thirds
10:50 Rule of Space
12:37 The 180 Rule
13:17 Head Room
14:04 Breaking the Rules
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Camera Shotgun Mic (Sennheiser MKE600): amzn.to/3vgArOg
USB Desktop Mic (Blue Yeti): amzn.to/3dOtjTe
Second Camera (Panasonic G85): amzn.to/3aAqgfu
📞CONTACT ME:
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📺 ABOUT MY CHANNEL
Hi! My name is Shawn Dolinski of the Digital Workshop! I am a high school filmmaking, photography and animation teacher and I make YouTube Video Tutorials for everyday, average, regular people like you and me. My Tutorials are meant to help you learn how to make the most out the equipment and software that you have (or that you can afford) taking you from beginner to pro along the way. So if you want videos that are clear, helpful & straight to point, then this is the channel for you! Enjoy!
In cinematography, composition is the presentation of visual elements in the frame. Designing each frame with purpose will not only result in aesthetically pleasing shots, but ones that will also convey a powerful message to the audience.
This video covers a variety of framing and composition techniques such as POPULATION SIZE (single shot, double shot, group shot, crowd shot), DISTRACTIONS (clean shot, dirty shot, busy shot), and BALANCE (symmetry, central framing, reflection, asymmetry, the rule of thirds, the rule of space, the 180 rule, head room, breaking the rules).
🎬My Cinematic Filmmaking Techniques Video Series:
Part 1: SHOT SIZES | youtube.com/watch?v=53C4JPULu68
Part 2: CAMERA ANGLES | youtube.com/watch?v=pR8_IBA3qmg
Part 3: FRAMING + COMPOSITION | youtube.com/watch?v=QY7lYEsUXaA
Part 4: CAMERA MOVEMENTS | youtube.com/watch?v=5ODCB1Ez5Zs
Part 5: FOCAL POINT | youtube.com/watch?v=FZVKrSfYCr0
Part 6: SHOT MOTIVATION | youtube.com/watch?v=eECgr_IN4d4
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:09 One-Shot/Single
1:49 Two-Shot/Double
3:00 Other Population Sizes
4:53 Clean Shot
5:17 Dirty Shot
5:52 Busy Shot
6:23 Over The Shoulder Shots
6:53 Balance
7:33 Symmetry
8:32 Central Framing
9:10 Reflection
9:24 Asymmetry
10:07 Rule of Thirds
10:50 Rule of Space
12:37 The 180 Rule
13:17 Head Room
14:04 Breaking the Rules
🧦 FTC Legal Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at NO ADDITIONAL cost to you if you decide to purchase something, and it's a great way to support me and my channel!
📷 GEAR THAT I USE:
Main Camera (Panasonic G9): ​amzn.to/3npo1Rl
Wide Lens (Sigma 16mm): amzn.to/3sXsCvu
Portrait Lens (Sigma 30mm): amzn.to/3gEcgVO
Camera Shotgun Mic (Sennheiser MKE600): amzn.to/3vgArOg
USB Desktop Mic (Blue Yeti): amzn.to/3dOtjTe
Second Camera (Panasonic G85): amzn.to/3aAqgfu
📞CONTACT ME:
sdolinski@me.com
📺 ABOUT MY CHANNEL
Hi! My name is Shawn Dolinski of the Digital Workshop! I am a high school filmmaking, photography and animation teacher and I make YouTube Video Tutorials for everyday, average, regular people like you and me. My Tutorials are meant to help you learn how to make the most out the equipment and software that you have (or that you can afford) taking you from beginner to pro along the way. So if you want videos that are clear, helpful & straight to point, then this is the channel for you! Enjoy!
