This is the floor plan for the preliminary task. The filming took place in the 6th Form common room and starred Solay & myself. We took extra special care so as not to cross the 180° line on the final shooting, as this caused disorientation on the first two run-throughs. The 180° rule makes it clear that nothing should cross this threshold, so as to promote continuity in the film. Abiding by the rule keeps the audience in a set position, as switching to the opposite side during conversation becomes confusing.
Passing the line would mean going farther than 180 degrees, thus switching the places of each character and reducing the clarity of the film's continuity.
Well done Jack you have shown the conventions clearly and described the initial problems you had following the 180 rule.
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