The 180 Degree Rule

 

We used this rule in our preliminary task when the two characters were sitting on the chairs.

we watched videos on YouTube to help us to consolidate our understanding of the 180 rule

such as:

 

We found this very helpful, as an entertaining means to understand how vital the 180 rule is.

We understood that we must keep the camera on a certain line with the characters, and passing this line would create a disorientating shot for the audience.
By Emili Hone