Hassan ShahidMedia Studies

Film and Editing TechniquesRule of Thirds

The Rule of Thirds is a concept in which the shot is divided into nine sections, which acts as a guide to filmmakers on where to position objects/characters within the shot. (As seen to the left).When there is one main character in a shot they are normally placed in the middle of the frame with their eyes being centred on the top horizontal line.

This is important as it helps to centre the characters correctly and place emphasis on specific people. The Rule of Thirds helps the audience decide who/what to focus on.