1. The 180 Degree Line of Action

2. Aims: To research, practice and create a dialogue scene that adheres to the 180 Degree Line of Action Rule
Outcomes: by the end of the lesson students should be able to:
• Explain what the 180 degree line of action is
• Illustrate the 180 degree line of action being used in a variety of film extracts
• Construct a storyboard for a short scene that adheres to the 180 degree line of action
• Film and edit a short extract that adheres to the 180 degree line of action

3. Draw the camera position
Use your Camera Handbook to look up and apply the following terms:
Over the Shoulder Shot
Straight Cut
Eye-line Match
Two Shot

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4wX_dmh8_g
Watch the video that explains the 180 Degree Line of Action Rule
1. What is the 180 Degree Line of Action?
2. How is it used in the film extract?
3. How does the 180 Degree Line of Action help the audience
understand the extract?

6. Active Research & Production Task
Find examples of film dialogue sequences on
(max time limit = 1min)
Print screen your found examples into a Powerpoint
Label the camera position
Note down any key features (e.g. eye line match; shot/reverse/shot etc.)
Print off your work
Film the sequence – copy the camera angles exactly. Try to include some
dialogue if possible (though this is not an essential part of the task)