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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.