https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYW6hEb42_A&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=aboutphotography Watching movies and TV series is not only a great pastime activity on cold winter days but also a great way to find inspiration for your photography. Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit has become insanely popular, and it’s one of the shows photographers definitely should check out. In this video, Martin Kaninsky analyzes the series from a photographer’s point of view, giving you seven composition rules you can learn from it.
The Queen’s Gambit has been advertised everywhere, so I decided to give it a go. I’ve watched two episodes so far, so I don’t know how the story will unfold… But I’ve been absolutely amazed by the cinematography and the mood of the show. You can hit the pause button pretty much whenever you want, and you’ll have a great photo on your TV or laptop screen. Here are the composition techniques used in this great show, and let me know if you’ve noticed them as well:
Martin’s analysis reminded me of Geometric Shots, a fun concept by Raymond Thi exploring composition patterns in famous movies and TV shows. Like I said, watching movies and TV series with fantastic cinematography is always a good idea if you want to get inspired for your shots. So far, I’m really enjoying The Queen’s Gambit and its beautiful shots. I also loved Chernobyl, Money Heist, and The Handmaid’s Tale cinematography (and everything else). Have you watched The Queen’s Gambit? Which movie or TV shows is your inspiration for photography? [The Queen’s Gambit – the photographers perspective on framing and composition | about photography]
