Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds - The rule of thirds is a concept in video and film production in which the frame is divided into into nine imaginary sections, as illustrated on the right. This creates reference points which act as guides for framing the image. Points of interest should occur at 1/3 or 2/3 of the way up (or across) the frame, rather than in the centre.

In this shot at 0:42 the rule of thirds is shown when the male characters face cover a third of the shot and his eyes are on the first third line.