2. The Rule
The rule says that the camera or cameras should remain the same side of an
imaginary line
The line is perpendicular to the camera/’s viewpoint in the establishing shot
of the scene
The rule enforces continuity of the film
In a car scene for example, if the car us travelling from right to left, the next
shot must also be shot from the same side.
The same applies to someone walking across a shot
3. You should never break the rule
Breaking the rule will confuse the audience, especially in scenes of
chase, conversation or sport
4. How to brake the rule without any
effects on audience
The only way to cross the line without disorientating the audience is to show
the camera movement
Once you have shown the movement you have to stay on that side of the line
unless you show the movement back
