Breaking Down the 180-Degree Rule

Ғылым және технология

After watching this video you will understand the 180-degree rule.
There's a lot more to shooting a great scene than just planting a camera somewhere and yelling action. We all want to shoot a scene that can be cut together to achieve great continuity with a good variety of shots. The 180-degree rule is a useful tool to help you achieve this. In this segment we talk about the basic principles of the rule, establishing action lines, working with shifting action lines, and redefining the action line using neutral shots, camera movement, and cutaways. Knowing how to apply the 180-degree rule, and when you might want to break it can take your production skills to a higher level.
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  • @KatelynDawn
    @KatelynDawn4 жыл бұрын

    Great thank you! Learned more here than in my college class 😊

  • @videomaker

    @videomaker

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rad. Thank you so much!

  • @mako4874
    @mako487410 жыл бұрын

    i am a professional film editor with feature film experience. just wanted to point out that films will often break the rule- its not a hard and fast one. Once space has been established- and audiences have been orientated, one can often break the line . For example, we can break the line as filmmakers with another establishing wide from the other side- then jump back in, or with any wide lens shot- that gives us perspective. Give the audience a chance to catch up- and you can pull it off. for example breaking bad does this quite often, and well i might add. cutting from cu to cu however is tricky to do, but action films such as bourne, etc do it fast and frequently. And as pointed out in the vid, for frenzy or to disorient- work it that way. just wanted to say this for new filmmakers who hold it as some kind of law, or who use it to argue their coverage. GET IT ALL- shoot it from wherever is interesting. see what works in the cutting room, often when filmmakers stick too hard and fast to these rules- the result is often a show that comes out a bit too tv like- and very generic feeling.

  • @ghostzart

    @ghostzart

    9 жыл бұрын

    "GET IT ALL- shoot it from wherever is interesting. see what works in the cutting room" -- spoken like a true editor. Sidney Lumet is rolling in his grave.

  • @Matttchew5

    @Matttchew5

    6 жыл бұрын

    I am not an editor and have no experience professionally, which makes me a viewer or something. Anyway... I notice the editing techniques when I watch movies. I get bored with a systematic method. The monotony puts me to sleep. Zzzzz.... When a scene makes me wonder how did they film that, I sit a little closer to the screen.

  • @paulosandsten983

    @paulosandsten983

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dark Knight: Batman interrogating Joker is a perfect example.

  • @reneelucero2923

    @reneelucero2923

    6 жыл бұрын

    Breaking Bad is the shit man, I love the camera work in that show. I think another scene where they pull this off quite well is when Batman is interrogating the Joker in The Dark Knight.

  • @transwesternatlanta3331

    @transwesternatlanta3331

    6 жыл бұрын

    I disagree to an extent that the interrogation scene in TDK is breaking the rule. Every time the camera crosses the line of action the preceding shot has the camera moving noticeably towards the line, then the next shot (which is indeed on the other side of the previous line) is moving from the center away from the line of action. So, what Nolan has creatively done is use camera movement between the two shots to identify the shift to the other side of the line. In this case I don't think the "rule" is "broken".

  • @mako4874
    @mako487410 жыл бұрын

    its important to understand the rules in filmmaking, but more importantly to know that they aren't rules, and that they aren't hard and fast, a good cinematographer/director will get what s interesting regardless, and a good editor will know how to make it work in any sense of the "rule". what s important is an open mind. I've seen plenty of young filmmakers , grips, etc, question the dp, "oh you can't do that- you re breaking the line!!".

  • @MicahBuzanANIMATION
    @MicahBuzanANIMATION3 жыл бұрын

    One of the most concise and clear break downs of this rule.

  • @terrifiedpigeon
    @terrifiedpigeon8 жыл бұрын

    This was the most clear simple explanation of the rule I've found, thank you

  • @Sorak01
    @Sorak0110 жыл бұрын

    HOLY CRAP thank you so much for this video. It's such a simpler way to think of it than the way we are currently trying to work it out with camera left to actor right etc. Such an elegant and simple way to imagine it. 180 degree rule. You've changed my life!

  • @Colombo5218
    @Colombo52186 жыл бұрын

    This is an absolutely brilliant video. Superb content, and wonderful presentation because of the 'pace' of talking and the clarity of the medium length sentences. This was a presentation by a young and truly gifted teacher. Thanks so much!

  • @saiarom
    @saiarom8 жыл бұрын

    I learned in the class when i study.This video's very good and easy to understands. Axis is a basic of continuity that Hollywood,TV commercial and MV show a mistake in many time.

  • @sreenath1987
    @sreenath19877 жыл бұрын

    One of the best video on 180 rule. Helped me understand the rule with crystal clarity. Thank you so much.

  • @cadenrolland5250
    @cadenrolland52507 жыл бұрын

    It's mind blowing how many scenes in movies, and T.V., I've seen, and yet, knew so little, about how so much goes into them! In a way, it is an art form best not recognized.

  • @xxdarkjes294

    @xxdarkjes294

    6 жыл бұрын

    an art form? go fck yourself

  • @meroo4574

    @meroo4574

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@xxdarkjes294 LOL

  • @pierrekiwiz
    @pierrekiwiz9 жыл бұрын

    Really great! These infos will definitely improve the quality of my skateboarding videos. Thank you videomaker!

  • @natertatertot1454
    @natertatertot14543 жыл бұрын

    Good video, good explanations, good examples of each and how it works and how it doesn't work if you use the rule!

  • @salahoua1
    @salahoua17 жыл бұрын

    Well presented and exemplified. I am on your channel from now on. Hats off

  • @tleander40
    @tleander4010 жыл бұрын

    I always learn great stuff from you gentlemen! Thanks!

  • @tapsy_tapsy
    @tapsy_tapsy5 жыл бұрын

    Good explanation of the rule. Thank you !

  • @danecustance2734
    @danecustance273410 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation of the concept, thanks.

  • @Foxxology
    @Foxxology7 жыл бұрын

    im working on a short comic and this really help on my shot comp!

  • @turtlelmt7
    @turtlelmt79 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! I'm in school for digital design and animation. I enjoy editing and have to create a short film for class. This video helped explain the 180-Degree "Suggestion" better for me! It was extremely helpful having actual footage to view with the explanation!

  • @PianolasonMars
    @PianolasonMars7 жыл бұрын

    Really informative and helpful! Thank you!

  • @GeeQueee
    @GeeQueee3 ай бұрын

    The best video on this.

  • @nightknight669
    @nightknight6696 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Clear and effective explanation.

  • @RLmalachi
    @RLmalachi10 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, I had been wondering for a while how to manage camera angles when dealing with 3 people in the frame like at 4:43, great advice here!

  • @intiapu3969
    @intiapu39698 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the explanation, it was very clearly, nice video

  • @jinghanzhang4896
    @jinghanzhang48968 жыл бұрын

    wonderful video, it helps me learn a lot!

  • @PiyushDangreIndia
    @PiyushDangreIndia8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for uploading such an informative video. I learnt a ton of great knowledge through this. This will help surely. :)

  • @gokulram9188
    @gokulram91883 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot man ! was really easy to understand

  • @tannerhoke
    @tannerhoke11 жыл бұрын

    Surprisingly insightful. Thank you so much.

  • @Stucrompton1
    @Stucrompton18 жыл бұрын

    that was awesome mate thanks for a great video

  • @videomaker

    @videomaker

    8 жыл бұрын

    +stu crompton Thank you! you're welcome.

  • @ramr3737
    @ramr37374 жыл бұрын

    Good explanation!! Thanks very much!

  • @princessthyemis
    @princessthyemis2 жыл бұрын

    This is brilliantly explained!!! Wish I saw this sooner!

  • @videomaker

    @videomaker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! you are so kind.

  • @MrSolomon
    @MrSolomon8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much guys! Nice job!

  • @WhispersSweet
    @WhispersSweet11 жыл бұрын

    Thats such an awesome concept! Well I learned something today ;)

  • @togetvj
    @togetvj8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for uploading this interesting and informative video, which is so clearly presented.

  • @videomaker

    @videomaker

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Valerie J Thank you!

  • @OscarFeiven
    @OscarFeiven11 жыл бұрын

    fantastic! i had difficulty understanding this rule until now!

  • @101AOK
    @101AOK11 жыл бұрын

    Explained clearly. Good job....ONCE AGAIN

  • @louisedefreitas1387
    @louisedefreitas13874 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! This is really helpful.

  • @AmericantechnologiesCo
    @AmericantechnologiesCo11 жыл бұрын

    I Love it! Thank you for this Information.

  • @audreyoreilly4055
    @audreyoreilly40553 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Very clear.

  • @joycalories
    @joycalories7 жыл бұрын

    Finally I understand. Thanks for the video!

  • @muhammadbashirjriiabdullah6252
    @muhammadbashirjriiabdullah62529 жыл бұрын

    That was really helpful!..... thanks guys

  • @NehaWalihang
    @NehaWalihang3 жыл бұрын

    Useful, thanks!

  • @h4328
    @h43289 жыл бұрын

    Really informative..... easy to comprehend.

  • @MrJoangles
    @MrJoangles7 жыл бұрын

    Great work. Thanks a lot!

  • @zigludonrecords
    @zigludonrecords9 жыл бұрын

    great video easy to follow thanks

  • @jerotoledo3404
    @jerotoledo340410 жыл бұрын

    You should upload more videos like this, maybe some montage tricks. Great video.

  • @sportstalkonusa1677
    @sportstalkonusa167711 жыл бұрын

    OUTSTANDING! THANK YOU!!!

  • @VanshayMurdock
    @VanshayMurdock9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooooo much. You explained it much better than my Professor!

  • @IGBOWOODTV
    @IGBOWOODTV8 жыл бұрын

    Great Video. thumbs up

  • @arhon888
    @arhon8884 ай бұрын

    Great work. Thank you.

  • @videomaker

    @videomaker

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you too!

  • @rickyonsgard1759
    @rickyonsgard17599 жыл бұрын

    great vid, eye gets better thru out tutorial too....

  • @thefortress-clashofclans1972

    @thefortress-clashofclans1972

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yeah 😂

  • @danamiller1192
    @danamiller11926 жыл бұрын

    Helpful thanks great video

  • @ordinaryladka2057
    @ordinaryladka205710 жыл бұрын

    thank u very much ...u are an amazing teacher........ plz keep uploading such vidos

  • @KowboyUSA
    @KowboyUSA11 жыл бұрын

    Awesome advice. Thanks.

  • @birojusaikumar5083
    @birojusaikumar50837 жыл бұрын

    awesome information thank u very much.......

  • @SuperRiany
    @SuperRiany10 жыл бұрын

    really instructive .. thank you

  • @AngelEchoes86
    @AngelEchoes868 жыл бұрын

    Very useful and clear video, thanks!

  • @videomaker

    @videomaker

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Henry Norgrove Thank you!

  • @lacenaepronta
    @lacenaepronta10 жыл бұрын

    great!! simple and clean!!

  • @earnz24
    @earnz2410 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the videos. It's helpful :)

  • @phototubeman
    @phototubeman11 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson for beginners like me. Thaks a lot.

  • @dude.0
    @dude.011 жыл бұрын

    really good vid. like others said, learned something important today.

  • @tknam3278
    @tknam32785 жыл бұрын

    great video!

  • @victorh.c.g.3808
    @victorh.c.g.38088 жыл бұрын

    Very well explained, thank you.

  • @videomaker

    @videomaker

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Victor H. C. G. Thank you!

  • @wilwilson8146
    @wilwilson81463 жыл бұрын

    and irl examples? very good!

  • @dalecovercomedy
    @dalecovercomedy6 жыл бұрын

    Very nice job

  • @PhilipShaunMcGuinness
    @PhilipShaunMcGuinness9 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. Thank you very much.

  • @kgbentertainment2840
    @kgbentertainment28403 жыл бұрын

    Good info,,, to the point... 👌👌

  • @iTechnotized
    @iTechnotized11 жыл бұрын

    This is great. Make more!

  • @jcchsavtf1397
    @jcchsavtf13979 жыл бұрын

    I learned so much from this!!!!!

  • @KristoferBurns
    @KristoferBurns2 жыл бұрын

    This is crucial info thanks

  • @tilakreddy483
    @tilakreddy4836 жыл бұрын

    Nice .... Worth watch

  • @LuciaBrezianska
    @LuciaBrezianska9 жыл бұрын

    Amazing...biiig thanks.this is really helpful ! :)

  • @olanrewajuadeniyi8812
    @olanrewajuadeniyi88128 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the tutorial, it really educating and simple. 180 degree rule

  • @funnycam9634
    @funnycam96349 жыл бұрын

    really thank you!

  • @karthikarthik1615
    @karthikarthik16157 жыл бұрын

    Very informative , well deduced

  • @TheWateryBanana
    @TheWateryBanana3 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful! Thank you!

  • @videomaker

    @videomaker

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @MarkA15
    @MarkA1511 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful thanks!

  • @mrmikeyg97
    @mrmikeyg9711 жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot. really helpful.

  • @srikharrypotter
    @srikharrypotter11 жыл бұрын

    wow superb video make more of this

  • @davidgray2805
    @davidgray28055 жыл бұрын

    Kubrick broke the rules in the Shining to evoke confusion

  • @ranamohammedabdelwahab4100
    @ranamohammedabdelwahab41008 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for this fruitful video

  • @videomaker

    @videomaker

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Rana Mohammed Abdelwahab you're welcome

  • @jvsalarda
    @jvsalarda11 жыл бұрын

    Ilove it...thanks very nice tutorial

  • @luxurybuzz3681
    @luxurybuzz36815 жыл бұрын

    How does Quentin Tarantino do his 360 spinning camera as it goes to each actor when they're talking? For example, the beginning scene of Resevoir Dogs where they're talking about whether or not to tip waitresses or the diner table scene in Death Proof where they're talking about the car chase movie Vanishing Point.

  • @Eimanshka
    @Eimanshka8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much.

  • @asantesanakanyerere6522
    @asantesanakanyerere65226 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the video.. big up

  • @wasakeph4851
    @wasakeph48516 жыл бұрын

    Great vid.

  • @MultiSciGeek
    @MultiSciGeek9 жыл бұрын

    really helpful thanks

  • @sanjayvinodh3273
    @sanjayvinodh327310 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the informations.

  • @jawaadart
    @jawaadart10 жыл бұрын

    Very informative.

  • @JustinBilyj
    @JustinBilyj7 жыл бұрын

    Feeling like this should be in a director's 101 playlist

  • @colmonhs
    @colmonhs11 жыл бұрын

    good job guys

  • @laladavinci3673
    @laladavinci36737 жыл бұрын

    This is a great tutorial :)

  • @itskastoway
    @itskastoway6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. Great breakdown of a very crucial rule

  • @dpmelson
    @dpmelson8 жыл бұрын

    That was fantastic. Thank you!

  • @videomaker

    @videomaker

    8 жыл бұрын

    +dpmelson Thank you!

  • @MatinDadib
    @MatinDadib11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @gregzeng
    @gregzeng11 жыл бұрын

    Bigger productions have 'continuity editors'. Is this related to this topic? When shooting, are there 'neutral' shots needed as precautions for cut/ edits later? Continuity for sound, lighting - more on this please?

  • @TERRAMOUNT
    @TERRAMOUNT8 жыл бұрын

    love it!

  • @AhmedAbouElnour
    @AhmedAbouElnour11 жыл бұрын

    very helpful tutorial i am happy with it, but the question is why the viewer would get lost if u jump out of the 180 degree arc O.o i didn't really notice it or got lost when u did it . because the camera is focused on the person talking also on the first shot he was on right now he is on left so it would totally make sense that he has different background ... is there something i am missing here?

  • @Hubertkuc67853
    @Hubertkuc6785311 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!

  • @Finzlow
    @Finzlow11 жыл бұрын

    You guys rock

  • @ramlifetz
    @ramlifetz7 жыл бұрын

    wow Thank you Bro

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