Learn about Composition

Learn the fundamentals of composition, including framing, leading lines, and the rule of thirds, and how to use these techniques to create compelling images.
  1. 7 Basic Posing Tips: How to Pose for a Portrait

    7 Basic Posing Tips: How to Pose for a Portrait

    Tutorial Beginner

    Portrait posing can be intimidating, especially for people who don't have experience posing for a picture. If you're a photographer shooting non-models, here...

  2. The Fascinating History of the Aspect Ratio

    The Fascinating History of the Aspect Ratio

    Tutorial Beginner

    Ever wondered what those black bars are on Hollywood films or how to get the same cinematic look for your videos? Follow along to discover everything you...

  3. How to Use Precomposing in After Effects

    How to Use Precomposing in After Effects

    Tutorial Beginner

    When working in After Effects, there will be times where you will need to precompose layers.

  4. How to Use Focal Length to Compress Elements in a Photograph

    How to Use Focal Length to Compress Elements in a Photograph

    Tutorial Beginner

    If you're a photographer and you’d like to know more about lenses, then you’ll love our free course, What Every Photographer Should Know About Lenses. In...

  5. How to See and Compose Photographs at Night

    How to See and Compose Photographs at Night

    Tutorial Beginner

    To compose a photograph is to present a personal interpretation of our own experiences, and is a core skill you will need to consciously develop if you are...

  6. How to Create a Panoramic Photo in Adobe Camera Raw (Great for Landscapes)

    How to Create a Panoramic Photo in Adobe Camera Raw (Great for Landscapes)

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Learn how to photograph and merge several images together in Adobe Camera Raw to create an image that's full of detail.

  7. How to Read a Photo of a Crowded Street

    How to Read a Photo of a Crowded Street

    Tutorial Beginner

    Whether a picture of a group of people is appealing can depend on a number of different factors; Take a closer look how and why crowd photos work as...

  8. How to Use Precomposition to Create Fast and Flexible Graphics in After Effects

    How to Use Precomposition to Create Fast and Flexible Graphics in After Effects

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Precomposing is a powerful technique for After Effects that let's you use an element or asset multiple times with a lot of flexibility.

  9. How to Use Compositions in After Effects

    How to Use Compositions in After Effects

    Tutorial Beginner

    A composition is the container that holds you project—all your photos, videos, and layers exist inside this powerful organizing structure. In this lesson...

  10. How to Use Lens Compression to Create Better Photographic Compositions

    How to Use Lens Compression to Create Better Photographic Compositions

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn more about using longer focal length lenses to create compression between the subject and background.

  11. How to Add Depth to Your Travel Video Using Creative Composition

    How to Add Depth to Your Travel Video Using Creative Composition

    Tutorial Beginner

    It’s exciting to travel to a new place, exploring new locations and cultures. Video is a great way to share these experiences, it’s one of the most powerful...

  12. Better Travel Videos: How to Effectively Frame Your Shots

    Better Travel Videos: How to Effectively Frame Your Shots

    Tutorial Beginner

    It’s exciting to travel to a new place, exploring new locations and cultures. Video is a great way to share these experiences, it’s one of the most powerful...