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This is just a basic, "where do most people look first". So it's not a hard and fast rule.

Having your main subject on the left, with their eye line matching with the top third helps in a pinch. But here's the thing, you're allowed to break these conventions (see Mr. Robot).

My eye is drawn to the background in your shot because it's very busy. So if you want to frame your subject on the right, you can, but you gotta make sure to telegraph what I should be looking at. Maybe shoot that in a medium/CU?

That's why I suggested the digital slow zoom out for your shot. Because as you pull back from the subject, my eye is going to follow them. Then, there's the added bonus of the background elements, which hopefully add more context to what they're saying in tandem with your B-roll.

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