Do you ever wonder how professional videographers get the perfect shot? It's called the Rule of Thirds. A technique that brings balance to your shot.
In this article, you’ll discover everything you need to know about the rule of thirds. And by the time you leave, you’ll know how to use it like a pro.
A common compositional technique, The Rule of Thirds divides your frame into an equal, three-by-three grid with two horizontal lines and two vertical lines that intersect at four points. Many digital cameras, including smartphone cameras, come equipped with settings to display the Rule of Thirds grid on the screen and it's so easy to use.
The Rule of Thirds places your subject on the left-third or right-third of the frame, creating a pleasing composition. Each intersection point is a potential point of interest; align your main subject along with other elements of the frame along these points to create a balanced, or visually interesting, image.
The important elements within a frame should be placed at the intersection points of these lines, as shown in the above diagram. Or, when photographing subjects like a tree or horizon, which are comprised of straight lines, the rule of thirds suggests placing them along one of the four lines instead. Take a look at the below photograph: 
Positioning the important elements off-center like this, rather than directly in the center of the frame, tends to create a more harmonious and balanced composition that looks and feels right to the human eye.
Of course, this “rule” is really just a guideline, and when broken intentionally, central subject placement can have a powerful visual impact. But in general, the rule of thirds is a great starting point for any composition.
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