The 180-degree rule requires that cameras shooting from different angles be placed ____________ in order to preserve directional continuity when the shots are edited together into a sequence.
A) 180-degrees apart from one another in relation to the axis of action
B) on the opposite side of the line (axis of action)
C) on the same side of the line (axis of action)
D) perpendicular to one another

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The 180-degree rule is a filmmaking guideline for spatial relations between characters within a scene, ensuring that the camera stays on one side of the action to maintain consistent screen direction. Placing cameras on the same side of the line (axis of action) adheres to this rule, preserving the spatial relationship between subjects.

The 180-Degree Rule Requires That Cameras Shooting from Different Angles