Monday, 10 September 2012

180 degree rule

The 180 degree rule is essential in keeping the viewer focused and avoiding confusion of the view.
The rule is that once it is established where the actors are that the camera can not cross the line but it can move on the same side of the line as otherwise it'll appear that the actors are looking in the same direction rather than each other.
The diagram will make the explanation clearer:
 
 

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