The 180 Degree Rule and how it relates to video games

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Director Bot is back with an all new episode of Unity Tips, where he talks about another filmmaking technique: The 180 Degree Rule!

Many may overlook the importance of cinematography in video games. Sometimes, if proper techniques aren’t followed, the audience may not feel as immersed as they should be, and can even stop playing your game altogether.

In this tip, we talk about a cinematic technique that is imperative in making your cutscenes seem legit, and movie like. The 180 degree rule is a guideline to follow that helps make sure your audience doesn’t become disoriented. As Director Bot points out, its also a very fun rule to break.