The rule of thirds divides an image into a 3x3 grid with two vertical and two horizontal lines. Placing subjects or points of interest along these lines or their intersections is more visually appealing than centering them. This grid helps photographers and filmmakers compose shots that draw the viewer's eye naturally to the intended areas.

1. Rule of Thirds

2. Rule of Thirds

3. Rule of Thirds
► The rule of thirds is a grid pattern that,
when superimposed on the image, divides it
into vertical and horizontal thirds.
► Top, Middle, Bottom
► Left, Centre, Right
► Foreground, Middle ground, Background

4. Rule of Thirds

5. Top

6. Middle

7. Bottom

8. Rule of Thirds

9. Left side

10. Centre

11. Right side

12. Foreground

13. Middle ground

14. Background

15. Rule of Thirds
► The grid assists the designer and
cinematographer in visualising the overall
potential of the height, width, and depth of
any cinematic space.
► The lines will almost invariably intersect
those areas of interest within the frame to
which the designer and cinematographer
wish to draw the audiences attention.

16. Grid Pattern

17. Grid Pattern

18. Top

19. Middle

20. Bottom

21. Left, Centre, Right

22. Eye Line

23. Grid Pattern

24. Application of Rule of Thirds and
Balance

25. Application of Rule of Thirds and
Balance

26. Application of Rule of Thirds and
Balance

27. Stress Composition