Which of the following demonstrates a violation of the 180-degree system?
A) In a scene of dialogue in which character A and character B stand still and face each other, the camera records shots of both characters solely from one side of an imaginary line between them.
B) In a scene of dialogue in which character A and character B move around a room together while talking, the camera records shots of both characters solely from one side of an imaginary line, even as that line changes with their movements.
C) In an action scene featuring one car chasing another, two separate shots capture first car A and then car B from different sides of an imaginary line between them.
D) In an action scene featuring one car chasing another, two separate shots capture first car A and then car B from the same side of an imaginary line between them.
E) No imaginary line is drawn between two characters in a gun battle sequence.

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The 180-degree rule is a basic guideline in film making that states the camera should stay on one side of an imaginary line between the subjects to maintain spatial consistency. Option C describes a situation where the camera captures shots from different sides of this line, which would confuse the spatial relationship between the subjects, thus violating the rule.

Which of the Following Demonstrates a Violation of the 180-Degree