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Rule of thirds
This rule is a guideline, which makes visual images look
more official and dynamic .The rule splits the image into
nine parts. This rule consists of 2 horizontal line and 2
vertical lines. When the rule of thirds is used it makes the
photo or video have more tension and energy and gives it
the more natural look.
An example of the rule
of thirds
Shot types
(EWS) Extreme wide shot- Extreme wide shots that cover a lot of
area in that one shot that some things arent visible in that shot.
(VWS) Very wide shot- This shot is just below (EWS) but it shoots
an area where an object is barely visible.
Two shot-Two shots are shots of two people in the same image.
(MS) mid shot- Mid shots are shots that shows off detail of the
subject but still shows the impression around it.
(CU) close up- close ups are used to show certain detail of an
object or subject.,
(LAS) low angle shot- Shows the subject from down below in a
type of heroic form.