Use of V for Vendetta to explain rules of continuity
http://youtu.be/8xauSCz1mEk
Check out these Hollywood actors! Actually a very useful clip:
Another explanation of shots. Look at list on youtube page for breakdown of 11 continuity editing techniques:
Continuity is not just about conversations - but also action, plot development and movement. What is interesting is to consider how a sequence may have been done over various takes, or even days and continuity editing creates the illusion of continuous action, often compressing time invisibly:
This example shows how continuity can cover up stunts - the lead guy is clearly a parkour genius, but stunt men following are not and the edit covers up their landing on buildings... watch carefully:
A director might choose to break continuity for aesthetic reasons:
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