I’m an aspiring cinematographer and have been attending film school for about a year. I’m still confused about what people refer to when mentioning the 180-degree rule. I have searched for what it refers to, but nothing gets me to comprehend it. Sorry for the stupid question, eli5?
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It just means that when cutting between two shots, you should not cut from facing one way to facing the complete opposite way, as it’s distorting to the viewer. When you do this is hard for the viewer to keep their bearings in what is where. Obviously, when done correctly and sparingly, breaking the rule can intentionally give the viewer a sense of confusion.
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