180 Degree rule

The 180 degree rule is a fundamental rule in which all film makers must follow in order to keep continuity. The 180 degree rule is used when two character are talking and the camera remains on one side of the action so that the characters who are talking have the same left right relationship. The way they do this is to have and imaginary line across the two people and stay to one side of that line, if you do cross the line it is then known a a reverse shot. The reason why they do this is to keep continuity so that the audience don't become confused and lose the spacial awareness of the scene.

In the youtube link above there is our attempt at the 180 degree rule and i felt that we did ok as we kept                                   

continuity and kept the spacial awareness of the audience.