180 degree rule!!

There is a rule about 'crossing the line' which is about shooting consequtive shots from alternate sides. Through watching some youtube videos such as:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNOT9iHDSXU and www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdyyuqmCW14

I was able to understand more about the rule...well considering I didn't know anything about it beforehand...that's not too hard, but that's beside the point...

In film making terms, the 180 degree rule is extremely important in providing continuity. When filming you must ensure the characters stay on the correct side and must have the same left/right.

Another aspect of the rule is that the nearer the 180 degree axis is to the camera, the closer the audience feel to a character and the POV for the audience is the same as the characters.