180 Degree Rule Research

Naim Heerah – Psycho Studios 180 Degree Rule Research The 180 degree rule is a guideline used in filmmaking. It refers to the onscreen relationship between two or more characters or objects within a scene. An imaginary line is used called the axis/line... More

Naim Heerah – Psycho Studios
180 Degree Rule Research
The 180 degree rule is a
guideline used in
filmmaking.
It refers to the
onscreen relationship
between two or more
characters or objects
within a scene.
An
imaginary line is used
called the axis/line of
action.
It connects the
characters/objects by
keeping the camera on
one side of this axis for
every shot in the scene.

The first character will be
framed right of the second character, who is then framed left of the first.
If the
camera passes over the axis, it is known as crossing the line or jumping the line.

When using the 180 degree rule, it is important to remember that the camera should
be used as if it was the audience present in the scene.
Crossing the line when
filming over the shoulder shots disrupts the person’s eye line, this means that the
actors’ eye lines do not match up.
The two people should always be on the same
side of frame in each shot, crossing the line makes it look like the actor is looking in
the oppos Less