Cinematography, Part 18: The 180 Rule (An Actor Rule e.g., for dialog)

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The 180° Rule (An Actor Rule e.g., for dialog)

In this video you will learn about the "180 Degree Rule" is and why it is so important when trying to create a link between Actors in a shot. This applies the most when when trying to convey a conversation between 2 characters or more characters, and helps keep the flow of information to the audience continuous.

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