The 180-degree rule which is also called the 'Line of Action' or 'Axis Line' is a common shot to use during an action scene so you can tell whats going on; it follows whats happening. You draw an imaginary line between two characters and keep the camera on one side of them throughout the entire scene.Sometimes the filmmaker will purposely break the line of action in order to create disorientation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNOT9iHDSXU
In this youtube clip they explain the ways that the 180-degree rule is used and use examples to show you how effective it can be. They also tell you how if you break the rule it can make it harder for the viewer to understand what is happening.
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