A client recently asked me for some feedback on the videos they recorded for their audience. Right off the bat, I noticed the camera focused on him front and center right in the middle of the screen. That’s when we talked about the Rule of Thirds when it comes to creating videos and taking pictures.

Imagine your camera lens or video screen was divided into three vertical columns that are equal width apart. Then, imagine you also have three horizontal rows that are also equal height. This divides your screen into nine sections.

If you’re presenting on screen, try to stand off to the side a bit where you’re in either the left-hand vertical column or the right-hand vertical column. Also, adjust the height of the screen so your body takes up the bottom and middle horizontal columns. That means your body is taking up only two, maybe three of the nine sections on your screen.

What does this do for your viewer? It positions you as the presenter in a more proportionate setting. This also means you can have a picture-in-picture where the viewer can see your slides or a chart on the rest of the screen for a compound learning experience.

Give it a try with recording a video or taking a photo today using the Rule of Thirds. If you love the results, share them on social media and tag me @keynotecontent so I can see your beautiful new work of art.

Have fun and good luck!

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