Continuity Editing

What is continuity editing?

Continuity editing is retain a sense of realistic chronology and generates the feeling that time is moving forward. Therefore, meaning that we may use flashback or flash forwards but the narrative will still be seen to be progressing forward in an expected or realistic way. Therefore, meaning that this is important because you have to make sure that they make the film look as realistic as possible. 

Eye line match: 

This is where a character is looking at something off-screen, and then it cuts to the object or person that they are looking at, this is to show the audience what the character is looking at. The character may be looking at something such as a picture, then the camera with cut to the picture showing the audience, that the character was looking at that.

Graphic match:
A graphic match is where two shots link with similar shapes or compositions of an image. Therefore, a imagine looking another for example, by the shape of it. Meaning a bone could be thrown into the air and then a clip will change or fade into something else such as a space ship, as they are the same shape and it is more effective for the audience and creates creativity. 

Match of action: 

This is where a character start action in one of the shots and then it is continued over to the next shot of them. 

A graphic match is where two shots are linked with similar shapes or composition of an imagine. One image made to look like and link to another. For example, they will show one shot of someone standing there, and then them running, this cuts down the shots but also allows the audience to know what is going on.  

180 degree rules:

• You have to make sure that you remember the basic guideline state two characters 
• You have to remember to have the same left/right angle relationship with each other
• Have to make sure that you do not cross the 180 degree rule, as you may confuse the audience

The reason that you must make sure that you do not break the 180 degree rule, is because otherwise it could end up confusing the audience, not just this, but change the direction of the person walking or the car driving.

Short/reverse shot:

This is mainly used when two people are arguing or talking within a film. The reason that this is used is to give a good effect and understanding to the audience. However, this is mainly used when people are talking or arguing as it allows the audience to see who they are talking to and to see each character talking, giving a better effect and result of the conversation or argument.