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Directing
Directing is about choosing the right shots that make up your film. Are you a first time director? Then here's some advice to help you get started. Also check out our top ten directing tips here.
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The line
You may have heard about the 'line' or '180 degree rule' - it's actually very simple to understand. If you are shooting two people talking, imaging a line going through them like this.
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The right way
The 'line' rule says that when you are choosing shots for this scene, you must shoot from one side of the line only. It doesn't matter which side, but it does matter that you stick to it, like this.
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The wrong way
If you put the camera on opposite sides of the line, you are crossing the line, something to be avoided. Crossing the line confuses the audience and looks odd.
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"Conventions are there to be broken. Most of the people who have succeeded as producers in this country have been people who make it up as they go along, they just follow their instincts."
Andrew Eaton, Producer ("Wonderland", "24 Hour Party People") |
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Click here for directing advice from the Cyber Film School
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