180 Degree Rule

There is a rule in film making that all film makers must abide by, the 180 Degree Rule. 180 degree's is half of a full circle, just think of an imaginary line when filming and not to step over that line where the actor(s) is/are standing. If this rule is broken in can distort and confuse the viewer.

However this idea can be broken, if you travel past the 180 degree line while the camera is still rolling with no edits and cuts to the scene. This then switches the way the 180 degree rule is in placement with actors. Using this idea of traveling with the camera still rolling does not confuse the viewer as they see the movement from one side, to the other.

Lucy