The 180 degree rule is an imaginary line in film making, which the camera should not cross. It is the 180 degree arc in which the camera may be positioned. The two characters must have direct eye line, and if the camera is to cross the arc, the characters must switch places. The rule is important during dialogue, or action scenes for the audience to understand. If the rule is broken it looks disorientated, and confuses the audience, although some film makers do it intentionally. The 180 degree rule is an essential part of film making and continuity editing.
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