The 180 Degree rule

The 180 degree rule
Imagine drawing a line following the eye sight of two people in a conversation facing each other.
then if you choose to film on one side of that line you have to stick with that side for the whole dialogue, unless there is an interruption with another character. if you go against the 180 degree rule the editing is very clear and makes the audience clearly see that this film has been edited and loose interest in the dialogue. also if you follow the rule the transition's between each shot of each character runs more smoothly and is more appealing to the audience.

This diagram explains the rule in a more simple way.

Codes and conventions of soaps - throughout different years

Codes and Conventions of soaps

The typical conventions of soaps consist of

• bar fights
• cross cutting
• dilemmas
• gossip
• cliff hangers
• cheating in relationships/ affair's
• pubs
• hierarchy
• stereotypes

I have looked at codes and conventions in 3 episodes of Eastenders from different years (1995, 2001, 2010) the differences between the three are clearly shown through the codes and conventions down below.

1995

2001

2010

Radio shows

Differences between radio shows

Through out history radio shows have advanced through the years and have changed and developed, for example today's radio show has a more commonly spoken DJ and more laid back. on the other hand the 1996 show was very different and the DJ spoke in a more formal tone, and was well spoken (posh), here are some more examples:

1996

• Cheesy, comical old fashioned jingle
• Fuzzy recording
• Muffled sounds
• Introduction of who the dj is
• The plan of the show
• Applause
• The dj speaks very quickly as if he is on a timer.
• Jingle played throughout

2011

• Includes guest hosts mainly musical artists
• No jingle
• No introduction of the dj or plan of the show
• The dj is more laidback and speaks slower than the dj ten years ago. 
• Clear recording
• Wider range of music
• Includes audience by using competitions, questions for celebrities etc.