Continuity+Background

Filmmakers and editors may work with various goals in mind. Traditionally, commercial cinema prefers the continuity system, or the creation of a logical, continuous narrative which allows the viewer to suspend disbelief easily and comfortably. Continuity Editing is the process of creating a smooth and seamless narrative experience for the audience- it can be useful to think of it as invisible editing.

Continuity editing is the predominant style of film editing and video editing in the post-production process of filmmaking of narrative films and television programs. The purpose of continuity editing is to smooth over the inherent discontinuity of the editing process and to establish a logical coherence between shots.

Task: Through the information provided below and your own research answer the following questions in your process journal and define and explore the different techniques it involves. Use images to illustrate your points where possible/useful. 1.What is continuity editing? media type="youtube" key="6uahjH2cspk" width="560" height="315" 2.What are Match Cuts or Cutting on Action: media type="youtube" key="59PjgIjImEk" width="560" height="315"

3. What is shot/reverse shot? What is an eyeline match? The clip below from the film Tsotsi exemplifies the technique. Include screenshots which show eyeline matches from this sequence. media type="youtube" key="COc6goqmGBY" width="560" height="315"

4. What is the 180 degree rule? media type="youtube" key="HdyyuqmCW14" width="560" height="315"

5. What is the 30 degree rule? media type="youtube" key="0YSPQGZmnIw" width="560" height="315"

6.What is Cross Cutting? This other famous example from The Godfather uses parallel editing to juxtapose the religious vows the mafia boss is making with the murderous deeds his henchmen are carrying out. media type="youtube" key="S_I82117oAw" width="560" height="315"