Filming Techniques

Continuity editing (also known as invisible editing) is a style of editing used in film and TV to create a smooth, seamless flow between shots. The goal is to make the transitions between camera angles and scenes feel natural, so the audience stays focused on the story without noticing the cuts.

Why Is It Important?

Continuity editing helps the viewer:

• Understand where characters are in a scene (spatial continuity)

• Follow the order of events (temporal continuity)

• Stay emotionally connected to the story without distractions

1. Shot/Reverse Shot 

2. Eyeline Match 

3. Match on Action 

4. Cutaway 

5. Cross-cutting

6.  Fade or Dissolve

1. In pairs or small groups, you must plan and shoot a short sequence where an object (e.g. ball, bottle, book) is passed between two characters.

2. The sequence must include:

   • A master shot

   • Two medium shots or close-ups (coverage)

   • A minimum of 5 cuts

   • Clear application of continuity editing: 180° rule, match on action, eyeline match

The emphasis is on editing, not acting.