This is a short video I made, demonstrating and explaining the 180 degree rule that we learnt about in our lessons. Due to the rule being visual, I didn't no any better way then making a video displaying how this rule can be used and how it can be broken.
The 180 degree rule, is a necessity for delivering consistent continuity and for eliminating the audience from getting confused or disorientated.
The basic principle of the rule is to establish and maintain the screen direction of your actors or action within a scene.
Once you set your line of action, according to the rule, once you place your camera on one of the sides of the line, you must keep all your shots within that 180 degree arc of the line.
I hope you enjoy my short video of this in the youtube video above.
