The 180 Degree Line of Action

Aims: To research, practice and create a dialogue scene that adheres to the 180 Degree Line of Action Rule

Outcomes: by the end of the lesson students should be able to:

• Explain what the 180 degree line of action is• Illustrate the 180 degree line of action being used in a variety of film extracts• Construct a storyboard for a short scene that adheres to the 180 degree line of action• Film and edit a short extract that adheres to the 180 degree line of action

Draw the camera position

Use your Camera Handbook to look up and apply the following terms:Over the Shoulder Shot Straight Cut Eye-line Match Two Shot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4wX_dmh8_g

Watch the video that explains the 180 Degree Line of Action Rule

1. What is the 180 Degree Line of Action?2. How is it used in the film extract?3. How does the 180 Degree Line of Action help the audience

understand the extract?

Active Research & Production Task

Find examples of film dialogue sequences on (max time limit = 1min)

Print screen your found examples into a Powerpoint

Label the camera position

Note down any key features (e.g. eye line match; shot/reverse/shot etc.)

Print off your work

Film the sequence – copy the camera angles exactly. Try to include some dialogue if possible (though this is not an essential part of the task)