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5 Filmmaking Rules That Can Be Broken

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Mar 22, 2026
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Head to https://squarespace.com/indepthcine to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code INDEPTHCINE Today, we’ll look at 5 commonly taught filmmaking 'rules', why they aren’t as absolute as they’re often presented, and when and why it can make sense to break them. MERCH: Official IDC Merch: https://www.indepthcine.shop/ SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indepthcine/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/indepthcine IDC Website: https://www.indepthcine.com/ GEAR: Music I Use: https://bit.ly/3qCRt7u Editing Software I Use: https://bit.ly/41oeH2x MUSIC: Music I Use: https://bit.ly/3qCRt7u EJRM - 'Regenerate' Liquid Memoirs - 'Waking Up In Limbo' Pete James Johnson - 'Still No Bells' Sero - 'Mid August' Norvik - 'Walking The Universe' Liquid Memoirs - 'Shimmer' Norvik - 'Windrifts' Chill Winston - ‘The Truth’ 0:00 Introduction 0:54 1. Don't Mix Colour Temperatures 3:24 2. Telephoto Lenses For Close Ups 5:34 Squarespace 6:36 3. Three-Point Lighting 8:54 4. Always Shoot Coverage 11:01 5. 180 Degree Rule 13:12 Conclusion DISCLAIMER: Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with these links I may receive a small commission without an additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free videos!

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