Three Fingers Hand Sign

Three raises the index, middle and ring fingers while the thumb holds the pinky down. It is how many people count to three.

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How to make the Three Fingers gesture

  1. Raise index, middle and ring fingers
  2. Fold your pinky down
  3. Tuck your thumb over it

What it means

Three raised fingers mean the number three. Counting habits differ by country: some count three with the thumb instead.

How the camera recognizes it

The index, middle and ring fingers are extended and the pinky is curled.

Effect: Tri-Beam

Tri-Beam fires a red, a green and a blue beam from the three fingertips; where they overlap the colors mix toward white.

Tips for reliable detection

  • Fold the pinky under the thumb.
  • Keep the three raised fingers slightly apart.
  • Use both hands to count to six.

Animated variations

The in-app guide demonstrates the Three Fingers in 5 animations, including versions with both hands:

  • Count to three
  • From fist
  • Pulse
  • Three and three
  • Count to eight

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