The 180 Degree Rule

The 180 degree rule is apart of the criteria in which we must complete within our continuity edit; in order to do so we must fully understand what it is and what is acquired in order to properly execute it within our sequence.

What is it?

This is guideline within film-making that is primarily associated within an on-screen spectacle between two character or objects place in the frame. It's a rule that is executed by having the subjects remain still in the centre as the cameras can be placed within an 180 degree ratio around the subjects in any particular angle within what proximity and must alway be facing towards the subjects.

Examples of films using the 180 degree rule

This is a shot from 'Pulp Fiction' where two characters are seen within the frame due to the positioning of both the camera and of the subjects. 

It's use can have different effects depending on it's execution; for example within this shot its focusing entirely on the two character largely on the screen therefore causing the audience to focus their attention on them as if it were a real situation. Emulating your intentions to focus all our attentions to was is and whom ever is in front of you.