The Rule Of Thirds

The rule of thirds

The rule of thirds is used in photography and in filming and it allows you to get a better feeling in what is going on with the image i.e. it balances the image out and allows the viewer to interact with it naturally. It is said that using the rule of thirds makes the image easier on the eyes and creates a more in depth image so it appears more natural and more professional looking.

The rule of thirds is set out as two horizontal and two vertical lines which creates nine smaller boxers in which each become a focus point depending on the image being used i.e. rather than the center box being the main focus point any other sections can be the main focus point instead.

Example of the rule of thirds



Here you can see the how the rule of thirds is set out and how it shows the main focus point of the image of the wolf i.e. for me the main focus point is the first horizontal line which shows the wolfs eyes.

But there is also another focus point which is the first vertical line which shows the wolfs middle part of its face which in my opinion would be the main focus point for other people.

Example of the rule of thirds (not a very clear example though)