The 180 degree rule

The 180-degree rule  is a guideline for camera shots.
It is how to show that there is a conversation between two people without having them in one frame.
It is so that the one actors head is always on the left side of the screen and the other actors is always in the right side of the frame.
This is so that we know that they are opposite each other rather than next to each other.

Shots and camera shots

Different shots and camera movement


In this scene there are numerous shot. These include-

• A long shot- to emphasise the scale of the scene.
• A reverse angle- to give the point of view of the character
• A point of view shot- to show us what the character sees
• A medium close up - to show emotion or drama
• A birds eye view- to show the explosion in a more dramatic way
• The camera is moved as a handheld so we arte moving with the characters.
• There is also a boom shot this provides emphasis on the scene

Types of screen shots

Types of Shots