All language subtitles for 5. Balanced and unbalanced compositions

When composing a frame, it is important
to consider the way

that the objects grasp
along the horizontal axis of the frame.

Think of it as a seesaw.

If your objects objects are distributed
unevenly,

it will tip the balance of the frame
to either the left or the right

and create an underlying sense of tension.

But not every object contains
the same amount of visual weight.

The visual weight of an object
is determined by

its size, color, brightness and placement.

Anamorphic frames have somewhat become
the standard for digital video production

at 16 by nine, its rectangular shape
allows you to position

objects and subjects at the far
end of the frame.

Let's take a look
at some balanced compositions.

A balanced frame often conveys

a sense of stability,
conformity and order.

It can also convey equality, whether it is
between friends or adversaries.

An imbalanced frame pulls the viewer's

focus to one edge or corner of the frame.

The balance or imbalance of a scene

is not judge solely
by the composition of a single frame,

but rather how it interacts
with the frames around it.

In general,
we read images from left to right,

so if we stack our subject
exclusively on one side of the frame,

our sequence will become imbalanced.

Aside from subjects, it is also important
to consider the relationship

between the subject
and the defining lines of the background.

When composing a shot, you should always
be aware of convergent lines

as they can be very distracting
or create points of tension

by layering the elements,
we can create the sense of depth

without having the background compete
for the viewer's attention.

Slightly off center framing is so common
today that a Senate subject

can be nearly as powerful
as a drastically dissonant composition.