"180-degree rule" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} 180-degree rule (uncountable)
  1. (film) The filmmaking principle that the perspective of the camera should remain on one side of an imaginary line so that subjects maintain their spatial relationship. Wikipedia link: 180-degree rule Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Film genres Related terms: shooting in the round
    Sense id: en-180-degree_rule-en-noun-qpbM6dXC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

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