Shot Composition Basics for Film and Television

In this ’LEARN’ how-to video, Full Sail University Film instructor James Neihouse discusses the art of visual storytelling and how filmmakers should best frame their scenes. Topics include the rule of thirds, headroom, screen direction, and more. James Neihouse is an award-winning cinematographer who has trained more than 120 NASA astronauts on camera use and has worked on the crew of several IMAX films, including Hubble 3D and The Dream is Alive. Learn more at