Rule of thirds.
1.
Still image from The Queen's Gambit. (2020)
In The Queen's Gambit (2020), the rule of three is not only
used to balance the elements of the screen and make it pleasing to the eye, but
also to demonstrate the difference in power between the two characters who are
going to face each other in the chess match. Beth is seated, while her opponent
is standing offering her hand in greeting, this act may seem friendly between
opponents, but in reality Beth is being underestimated because of her gender in
the sport. The photo suggests tension between the characters who are
about to face each other without the need for context or dialogue, it also
suggests the idea of a conflict between characters and opposition between them.
Beth's gaze is directed at the "hot spot" which suggests that she is
determined to win, while her opponent's gaze is directed at her in a
condescending manner, which suggests that her opponent is confident and ensures
victory as her own. The rule of three draws the audience's attention to the
hand of Beth's opponent who suggests challenge/challenge and who in turn is in
the "hot spot". The position of the characters also uses the rule of
three not only to capture the viewer's attention but also to demonstrate the
physical dominance of Beth's opponent and Beth's mental and strategic
dominance, a crucial detail in developing tension between the characters.
2.
a)
3.
a)
b)
Single figure applying the rule of thirds, the subject is on the hotspot.
4.
a)
Two figures without the rule of thirds.
b)
Two figures, neutral spacing with the rule of thirds.
c)
Two figures suggesting attraction via thirds.
For my individual example of the rule of three, I put both
subjects on the vertical grid lines, for added visual engagement. Also, I aligned
the eyes of the objects to the upper hot spot. In the neutral composition, both
figures were only sharing a frame, however, in this composition both figures
are looking at each other, suggesting attraction. As the composition is
balanced, it means that the characters do not suggest differences (either
dominance, disinterest) but equality or agreement between them. The characters
are positioned in the frame in a way that shows interest in each other, and
they are at angles where the focus of attention is directed to the "hot
spot". Without the need for context or dialogue, the rule of three shows
that these characters have an interest in each other and develop a connection.
Both characters are placed symmetrically with vertical lines to develop the
aesthetics pleasing to the eye. This shows that the rule of three is not only
used for aesthetics but also to tell a story in a single shot without the need
for movement or dialogue that demonstrates the relationship of the characters.
d)
Two figures suggesting conflict, turning they backs, opposing gaze.
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