Blog post 2: Rule of Thirds

 Blog post: 2

                               Rule of Thirds 

 

                                    

                                1.  A still image from Mr. & Ms. Smith (2005 film)

2. Places/Settings/Landscapes:

                                            

                                   a.  A landscape photo taken without regard for rule

b.    A photo taken with the horizon correctly aligned, and focal objects lined up with hot spots.

3. One figure:

                                      a.    A photo of a Telfar bag taken without regard 

                                                                     

                           b. A photo taken with the Telfar bag aligned with hot spots

4. Two figures: 

                                                       

            a. A photo of the Telfar bag and a Stanley cup taken without regard for the rule

                                      

b. A photo of Pou and sherbet taken with eyes and landscape aligned according to the rule AND figures with neutral spacing

c. A photo taken of Pou and Sherbet with eye and landscape alignment AND vertical placement to suggest agreement or attraction 

                  

d. A photo taken of Pou and Sherbet with eye and landscape alignment AND vertical placement to indicate disagreement, OR conflict, OR threat/menace, OR unrequited love

5. Analysis:

5a. In this film the rule of thirds was used plenty of times; for instance, vertical lines were frequently used to divide the two main characters, John and Jane, emphasizing their separation despite their physical attraction for each other being strong.  This went on to reflect the secrets and deceptions that caused such a void in the marriage. With horizontal lines it often highlighted their weapons, in this case, emphasizing the danger they pose to each other despite falling in love and being married. There were many points of interest such as John’s longing gazes, which confused the viewer with the look of betrayal and desire on his face when Jane received the attention. The chaotic backgrounds in majority of the scenes represents the explosive conflict in their marriage that almost led them to kill each other in multiple instances. The rule of thirds created a sense of contrast and tension which as a result left the viewers wondering if they will adjust to each other's secret life and stay together or will their marriage cause much more damage to their lives.

5b. The photo I decided to use for 4c uses rule of thirds to indicate attraction through the placement of the two plushies. Both plushies are vertically aligned and are physically touching each other, to indicate that there is some sort of intimacy between the two plushies, Pou and Sherbet. I strategically positioned the two plushies angled towards each other, emphasizing their connection and attraction. Their alignment on the vertical line immediately draws the viewer's eye to their close proximity. The mid camera angle provides a clear view and opened concept, placing the viewer on the same level as the plushies. It is easy on the eyes and it is quite obvious to understand the context of the picture. 

Signing out.