30 degree rule

30 degree rule

The 30° rule is a basic film editing guideline that states the camera should move at "least" 30° between shots of the same subject. This change of perspective makes the shots different enough to avoid a jump cut. Too much movement around the subject may violate the 180° rule.

Following this rule may soften the effect of changing shot distance, such as changing from a medium shot to a close-up. Some consider this rule to be outdated. The axial cut is a striking violation of this rule to obtain a certain effect.


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