The document discusses Brad Bird's tips for composing shots for story and layout artists. It recommends using lower camera angles instead of eye-level angles. It also advises making sure characters are not parallel to each other to avoid flat compositions, and using perspective and a lower horizon line to add depth and draw the eye through the composition in a dynamic way. The tips aim to help shots have clear silhouettes and readings while engaging the viewer's eye flow.

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Use lower angles and
remember to make sure
characters aren’t parallel
to each other. Break
things up!
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Does your composition have
a nice silhouette?
Make sure things read
clearly.
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Use perspective to your advantage. Try
get some depth into your comps!
A lower horizon line really sets your
characters into the composition.
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Once again, lowering the
horizon really helps!
Try make your
compositions more
dynamic. Be aware of how
the eye flows around the
comp, and what you want
the eye drawn to.
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