The 180 degree rule is used in film making as a guide line for the actors and camera to show the relationship and distance between the two characters. Directors use an imaginary circle around the two actors; the camera must stay on one side of this circle and only be used around the 180 degrees. They do this so the actors remain on the same side facing the same way for the whole clip, this means the audience do not get confused from changing camera positions and views and can instead easily establish the whereabouts of each character. The only time this rule is allowed to be broken is during high paced, action scenes this is because of how quick it needs to be filmed, cemented positions don’t necessarily have to be established.
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