BLOG QUESTION: SCREEN DIRECTION

What does the video narrator have to say about how characters should enter and exit the frame? What happens if these rules are not followed? How does this apply to diagonal movement in the frame?

Characters should enter and exit the frame on the same side in a corresponding shot. For example, if a character enters the frame on the left and exits on the right, the next shot should show them entering on the left once again  and exiting to the right. This helps the audience understand that the character is moving in the same direction. If this rule isn't followed, you could confuse your audience and make them think that the character is heading back to the direction they came from. It is also important to remember the 180 degree rule when filming shots like this, and to stay on the same side of the character. When shooting at a diagonal angle, the same rules apply. When filming, it's important to have these rules in mind.