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1.9 KiB
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63 lines
1.9 KiB
Markdown
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# Continuity Editing
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> Make each cut feel like uninterrupted time & space. The audience should forget the camera exists.
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Reinforce that continuity is about psychological comfort; when it's invisible the viewer stays focused on story, not technique.
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Continuity Editing
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#### 1. Match on Action
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A cut during continuous physical movement (e.g., a door opening) hides the edit.
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* Cut at peak motion so momentum sells the splice.
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* Action should overlap a few frames across both shots for seamless flow.
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Demonstrate with a two‑camera sample: actor sits, use a clap for sync and cut mid‑sit.
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Continuity Editing
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#### 2. Eyeline Match
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Maintain where a subject looks so the viewer can orient spatial relationships.
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* Shot A: interviewer asks, eyes \~10° left of lens.
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* Shot B: guest answers, eyes \~10° right of lens.
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Ask the class what happens if we flip shot B horizontally; show the resulting confusion.
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Continuity Editing
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#### 3. Screen Direction
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Keep left‑to‑right (↔) travel consistent unless you show an explicit reversal.
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* Insert a neutral axis shot before reversing direction.
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* Works in tandem with the 180‑degree rule to anchor geography.
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Draw arrows on the whiteboard; relate to driving footage where the car suddenly appears to go backwards if screen direction flips.
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Continuity Editing
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#### Continuity Checklist
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| Area | Watch For |
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| Action | Movement overlap, no jump stutter |
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| Eyeline | Correct sight‑lines across axis |
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| Direction | Consistent L↔R travel |
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| Props & Wardrobe | No sudden changes |
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| Lighting | No time‑of‑day jumps |
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Note:
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Encourage participants to toggle clip visibility in Kdenlive and watch each cut back‑to‑back before exporting the final cut.
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