- Two characters should always have the same right left relationship to each other.
- Rule states that the camera should always stay on one side of an imaginary line.
- This enforces the continuity of film.
- An example: if a shot shows a car traveling from right to left, the next shot should also be the car travelling right to left.
- Breaking this rule will cause confusion for the audience.
Breaking the Rule:
- Normally people only break the rule purposely for effect, to purposely confuse the audience and disorientate them.
- One way around the rule, is to show the audience the movement of the camera. However once its moved it will have to stay on that side unless they show movement again.
Example:
An example of a film that breaks the rule purposely is in The Lord Of The Rings:
