Composition Archives

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Documentary Depth: Composition Tips from Cinematographer Shana Hagan

Lauren Greenfield’s ‘Generation Wealth’ features several sequences that demonstrate the power of documentary footage infused with deeper meaning.

October 9, 2018 / 654 Shares / Comments

Inspiration, Pro Tips

5 Tips for Making a Movie Set in a Single Location Feel More Tense

Shooting a feature in a single location may appear logistically simpler, but it can be quite the opposite — especially if you’re trying to squeeze as much tension into your project as you can.

December 5, 2017 / 859 Shares / Comments

Inspiration, Pro Tips

Hidden Meaning: How to Compose a Shot That Conveys a Theme

On the most basic level, a shot is meant to convey visual information to an audience so that, piece by piece, a larger story unfolds. But it can be much more — a way of creating meanings that go far beyond what we immediately see.

March 24, 2017 / 574 Shares / Comments

Education, Tutorials

The Keys to Composition in Adobe After Effects

A proper composition setup makes building your project easier. Think of it like this: You’re going to construct a train, but before the train can move, you’ll need to lay down your tracks.

July 19, 2016 / 584 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Tutorials

How to Shoot High-Quality Video: 7 Basic Tips

These basic techniques for shooting great-looking, professional video will help keep you ahead of the pack.

February 29, 2016 / 908 Shares / Comments