One of the most commonly used rules of classical film making would be the '180 Degree Rule'. This is usually used during conversations, fight scenes and moments of intense action. This Rule is normally introduced with an establishing shot, the shot displays the relationship between the important objects and/or subjects which is usually in a close up or mid shot. The camera should always stay on one side of the action to create an imaginary line between the flim-crew and the actors. For example if two people were having a conversation, the camera would show where both are in relation to the scenery and each other, both characters would stay on the same side throughout the scene so that the audience don't become confused and then believe that they have 'changed sides'.
In reference to the image above the director has a choice to film from three areas, the middle is the establishing shot and the other two are Over the Shoulder shots. If the camera is placed on the other side of the 'line of vision' its wrong, because it films over the wrong shoulder of the speaker, thus making them look like they're facing the same side.
The picture to the right is a perfect example of how the 180 Degree Rule should be used ->>>
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