180 Degree Rule

The 180 degree rule is a guideline that shows two characters

in a scene communicating with each other. An imaginary axis
will form between both characters, where the camera would
have to stay on one side so it does disorientates the audience. When
the camera passes over the invisible axis it is called crossing the line
and the shot will become called reverse angle.
An example of an 180 degree rule is a car chase scene, if the car is
travelling from right to left, the next shot must also be shot from the
same side, meaning the car has to enter the frame right to left again.
The same would apply for football matches or other sports.
The rule should be never broken, if the rule is broken it will leave the
audience in confusion especially in scenes of chase or
communication between one another. The only defence if the rule is
broken is if its used for effect. The camera must always be on one
side of the line.
In the diagram below the camera needs to stay in the blue shaded
area. The rule also applies if the character is looking at a thing rather
than another person. This is called 180 degree rule because the
camera cant move more than 180 degrees around the characters.

We will be hoping to use the 180 degree rule to make our film more
interesting and relate to our action film which we will try our best to
include in our film.