180 Degree Rule

This rule states that the camera must always remain on one side of an imaginary line drawn perpendicular from the initial viewpoint of the camera at the start of the scene. This imaginary line is shown above.

This rule must (almost) never be broken, as this would negatively impact the continuity of the scene and cause a lack of interest or disorientation in the audience. The only time it may be broken is for effect, other wise it would confuse the viewers.

Below is an example of both how the 180 Degree is abided by and also broken for effect, this disorientation used in this scene helps to emphasise the confusing mindset of golem/smegal as he has a conversation argument with himself- conflicting personality.