Once an action occurs on screen, an imaginary line (180 degrees) is established (sometimes called "the line" or "axis of action") that the camera may not cross.
The position of the camera in relation to the action of the scene: above it, looking down (high angle); horizontal, on the same level (straight-on eye level angle); looking up (low angle).
Editing that maintains continuous and clear action so that screen direction and the position of objects and characters are maintained from shot to shot.
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