Equally applies to composing a still shot.
This guy uses a special app to illustrate how they famous movie scenes were composed.
Standard techniques that create symmetry.
I see the Rule of Thirds used in several of these. A very well known technique used in photography and before that, painting.
Anyone can learn a lot by studying how the pros do it. I plan to shamelessly borrow a few of these myself. 
Several of these shots use the golden triangles. Here is a good list of composition techniques.
http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/tip/3372/18-composition-rules-for-photos-that-shine/
I got very involved in photography in my mid twenties. Took a couple classes through my community college. Composition can be so satisfying when it turns out right, I love taking my time and really thinking about framing a shot. Thats why I donβt do as well with a camcorder. I find moving shots very hard to compose.
It will make it so much easier with an app that draws the perspective lines for you.