Pre-Production: Rule of Thirds

The First Page in Our Storyboard

After drawing out the first six shots, I realized that one of the most important lessons from our previous film assignment was the need to follow the rule of thirds lines. In our last project, we initially didn't always stick to the lines, and we found that some of our shots felt off balance or didn't have the impact we wanted. To avoid this problem in our current film, I decided to go back and add to the storyboard with red lines over the original drawings to indicate where the rule of thirds lines should be when filming. This ensures that our shots will feel well composed during filming. 

The Revised First Page in Our Storyboard

Applying the Rule of Thirds to Our Shots:

In the updated version of the storyboard, I've added the lines in red ink. This allowed for me to see where my mistakes were during the visualization process before we begin filming. Now, when we begin production we're able to reference our story boards and keep in mind how we want to strategically place characters, props, and the camera itself. From my experience with my previous film, I've learned how important it is to pay attention to composition. Small adjustments of adding the main subject to line up with the rule of thirds can make a huge difference in how a shot feels. I'm confident this will create our film way more visually appealing and contain more impactful frames in our film.