Editing that creates action that flows smoothly across shots and scenes without jarring visual inconsistencies. Establishes a sense of story for the viewer.
follows a linear and chronological movement forward, as if the image is simply record the action. Because it creates the illusion of reality, it is often called invisible editing.
a system of cutting to maintain continuous and clear narrative action which involves matching spatial and temporal relationships from shot-to-shot. See also axis of action, crosscutting, cut, cut-in, cutting continuity, eyeline match, shot/reverse shot.
A system of cutting to maintain continuous and clear narrative action. Continuity editing relies upon matching action screen direction, and figures' positions from shot to shot. For specific techniques of continuity editing, see axis of action, cut-in, establishing shot, eyeline match, intercutting, match on action, reestablishing shot, screen direction, shot/reverse shot.
A system of cutting to maintain continuous and clear narrative action. Continuity editing relies upon matching screen direction, position, and temporal re lations from shot to shot. For specific techniques of conti nuity editing, see axis of action, crosscutting, cut-in, estab lishing shot, eyeline match, match on action, reestablishing shot, screen direction, shot/reverse shot.
A style of editing that maintains a continuous and seemingly uninterrupted flow of action.
Continuity editing is the predominant style of film editing practiced by most Hollywood editors. The goal of continuity editing is to make the work of the editor as invisible as possible. The viewer should not notice the cuts, and shots should flow together naturally.