How to Make a Hunting Film – Image Composition

Filming a hunting adventure is not just about pointing the camera at a subject and hitting record. Well, it isn’t if you’re going for that more “film feel” rather than a video. In order to tap into the more artistic side of things, you’re going to want to know how to compose an image. This involves utilizing your eye, gear, and environment to create compelling footage that folks are drawn to look at.

In the video below, I run through a few tricks and rules in regards to image composition. I use these often in the field and don’t think they are too hard to digest for someone new behind a camera.

Image Composition – Enjoy the Video!

There really is a whole lot of tricks out there for image composition. We didn’t mention using things like texture or reflection in an image. This is one of the coolest parts about all of this. Imagery tells a story, and while there are rules to help you along the way, you’re ultimately the one in charge. Rules are made to be broken, but it’s good to have a starting point before doing so.