1. Definition - The 180rule is a film makingguideline that statesthat two characters(or other elements) inthe same sceneshould always havethe same left/rightrelationship to eachother.

2. 180 Degree rule orients the viewer. When a character is on the left hand side and one is on the right, the camera must stay on 180 line. The camera can be aimed at any direction. But must stay on 180 degree line. So the two characters are at eye level. Violating the 180 degree rule can confuse audience.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNOT9iHDSXU&feature=player_embedded 3. Why do you need to use 180 degree rule? The 180 degree rule certainlydoesnt apply in all situations. Ifyoure filming two people talking toeach other, then yes, it is useful toapply it. You do not have to use the rule in allcases like during sports. It is much better use when 2 peopleare having a conversation. 4. What is a Two Shot? Two Shot A two shot is a shot used in which the frame encompasses a view of two subjects. Two shot shows a lot of interaction between 2 people. Two shots are commonly used to show emotional reactions between the two subjects or characters. 5. A Two Shot Video This is a scene from" Training Day wherethey use two shot.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3myRRZkErs&feature=player_embedded 6. What is a Reverse Shot? A reverse shot is used in conversation scenes to portray and show the relationships between others or usually 2 people. It is the shot of one first person, seen from a view which additionally allows us to view the other persons back of the head. Why you should use this when filming is so The reverse or opposite view of the other person is then seen as well as the first persons head. This is the done again so that we view the first shot again- hence the reverse-shot. 7. A Reverse Shot Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLkUHZ1qips&feature=player_embedded 8. Over the shoulder shotOver-the-shoulder shotis a close-up of a character as seen over-the-shoulder of another person in theforeground.This shot is framed from behind a person who is looking at the subject. Theperson facing the subject should usually occupy about 1/3 of the frame.You need to use this in a filming conversation because this shot helps toestablish the position of each person, and get the feel of looking at oneperson from the others point of view.Its common to cut between these shots during a conversation 9. What is Match on Action? Match on action is when something happens in a scene when there is acut the same piece action must be going on. This is a example of continuity editing and this is a very important inhelping the audience continually understand what is going on. 10. Match on Action Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR3LXTIKfTM&feature=player_embedded You need to use Match on Action in filming so when you cut duringthe action to another camera that is on a different angle but it wouldbe showing the same action from the previous shot from the othercamera. 11. 1. Has two shot 2. Shows Match on Action 3. Very basic and clear shots 4. Has over the shoulder shot 5. A lot of quick takes.This is a very goodexample of apreliminary task.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZCaJDTv65o&feature=player_embedded 12. 1. Not a lot ofpreparation 2. Delay at thebeginning 3. Slow cuts 4. There was no twoshot to show theywas having aconversation 5. You couldnt hearthem clearly I did not like this preliminary task.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwFq-wtvRzY&feature=player_embedded 13. Basic description of a preliminary task. A preliminary task is a task that consists of doingdifferent camera shots like 180 degree rule, 2shot, reverse shot etc. A basic film task startsout by creating a short storyline with a transcriptof what the preliminary task. It can be as simpleas one person filming capturing shots with twopeople entering a room engaging in a shortconversation. 14. A Example of a Preliminary Task ScriptMickella Hey Paula.Paula Hey.Mickella How are you? You dont look very well.Paula I have not been feeling very well.Mickella Why? What is going on?Paula I was at this party last night with loads of alcohol, just woke up with a hangover and a headache.Mickella Sounds terrible, at least it was a good party. (laughs)Paula Yeh I guess.Mickella WellParacetamol should help!Paula I hope so. Anyway I got to go now, dont want to be late for lesson. Bye!Mickella Alright Bye talk later.