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30-degree rule

An editing guideline recommending a meaningful camera-angle change between similar successive shots.

Also known as: 30 degree rule

Reviewed

Inputs

  • Approved creative material, production information, and the requirements for the task

Outputs

  • A reviewed result with a clear owner, version, and downstream handoff

Handoffs

  • Adequate change helps avoid an accidental jump while frame size and subject movement also matter.

In practice

Adequate change helps avoid an accidental jump while frame size and subject movement also matter.

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