Video Basics
The 180 Degree Rule

Read through the 180 Degree Rule Explained page and watch the video. Answer these questions as your watch the video.
1. What is the 180 Degree rule?

2. What happens to the viewer when you break the 180 degree rule?

3. What do you need to do if you decide to break the 180 rule?

4. What do you need to remember about the camera?

5. Describe some scenes where you might want to break the 180 degree rule. Can you think of any movies where this is done? Describe the scene.