Theory of the various techniques and criteria of spatial orientation commonly used by directors in film and series, discussing the axis of action and the axis of movement, how to use and break the 180-degree rule, how to jump the axis, how to switch sides, and what happens when there are multiple axes at the same time.
Video sections:
00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - What are the axes
02:54 - The axis of action
04:18 - The axis of movement and the directions
08:10 - The 180-degree rule
10:48 - The triangle system
11:38 - Flexibility and uses of the axes
13:50 - How to break the 180-degree rule
14:28 - How to smooth the axis jump
16:48 - How to switch to the other side of the axis
20:15 - Multiple axes at the same time
22:36 - Conclusions
Bibliography consulted for this video:
- Montaje cinematográfico: Arte en movimiento (Rafael Sánchez)
- Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing from concept to screen (Steven Katz)
- The Five C's of Cinematography: Motion Picture Filming Techniques (Joseph V. Mascelli)
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