Assignment 2 – Pre Preliminary Task

Film Techniques By Paula Duru

180 Degree RuleDefinition - The 180° rule is a film making guideline that states that two characters (or other elements) in the same scene should always have the same left/right relationship to each other.

This is 180 Degree Rule

180 Degree rule orients the viewer. When a character is on the left hand side and one is on the right, the camera must stay on 180 line.

The camera can be aimed at any direction. But must stay on 180 degree line.

This is so the two characters are at eye level. Violating the 180 degree rule can confuse audience.

The 180 degree rule certainly doesn't apply in all situations. If you're filming two people talking to each other, then yes, it is useful to apply it.

You do not have to use the rule in all cases like during sports.

It is much better use when 2 people are having a conversation.

Why do you need to use 180 degree rule?

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Two shot from “Hard Candy”

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