Continuity Editing Research

1. Continuity editing is a style of film in the post-production process of film making of films and television programs. Continuity editing shows events happening in chronological order in a consistent, orderly, smooth, sequential manner.
2. In continuity editing there is the 180 degree rule. This is a invisible line in a scene which the camera does not cross. If the camera does cross this invisible line the viewer may become confused in where the characters are placed and where they are. This line helps the scene run smoothly.
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   Continuity editing is used most thing that we watch from day to day. Continuity is most popular in fight scenes and conversations because each shot flows with the next meaning there is no confusion. Live TV programmes involve continuity editing because it is happening in real time and there is no editing. Continuity editing is also sometimes used in music videos.

   
   

   Continuity editing is used so that the film/programme does not get confusing for the audience and they still understand what's going on. For example if in one shot a man was wearing a red shirt while talking to a woman and it then cut to another scene of the same man talking to a woman in a green shirt the audience would be confused to if this is a different time or not.

Setting up a tripod

Firstly you spread the tripod's legs and release the tensioners on the legs so the legs can be extended to the correct height for your shot, the middle column can also be loosened and raised higher. 

Adjust the pan/tilt handle to the preferred angle which is located the the back of the tripod. 

All tripods should contain a camera plate, without a camera plate the tripod would be worthless. The camera plate attaches to the bottom of the camera. On the camera plate there is a screw which will screw into the bottom of your camera, make sure not to screw this too tight otherwise your camera could get damaged. 

Once the camera is attached there are many different skills and shots to be practiced such as panning, zoom and still shots. Locks and tightening are useful for still shots as the tripod is locked into place and will not move. 

Most of the panning, tilting and zoom should be done with your preferred hand as it needs to be a smooth movement instead of jolting. Practice this shots and movements before recording.

The camera lens must be placed facing the opposite side of the panning handle. An LED screen comes out the side of the camera and can be rotated so you can see yourself if recording alone. The record button is usually red on most cameras. 

To take down the tripod, remove the camera first and then repeat the same procedure. 

Preliminary Task

Outline
One character is sitting at a desk while the other is walking into the room. They both sit at the desk opposite each other ready for the investigation to take place. The investigator passes over an image of an estate, the suspect denies being in this place. Then the investigator shows an image of another suspect, again the suspect denies knowing this person. The investigator asks where they where at the time of the crime and what they were doing. The suspect lies, the investigator shows an CCTV image of the two suspects together at the crime scene. The suspect gets up and runs away until he is finally caught and handcuffed.

Shot list
1- Extreme close up of suspects feet walking wearing trainers
2- Establishing shot of investigator sitting at desk looking through papers looking professional
3- Long shot of suspect walking
4- Tracking shot of suspect walking
5- Extreme close up of suspect opening the door.
6- Panning shot of suspect walking through the door and sitting at the desk
7- Over the shoulder shot of the investigator passing over the first image and the suspect looking at the image and shaking his head.
8- Point of view shot from the suspects view looking at the second image.
9- Extreme close up of the suspects mouth while speaking.
10- Low angle shot showing the authority of the investigator asking questions.
11- mid shot of investigator holding up the CCTV picture
12- zoom in to the CCTV picture to an extreme close up
13- long shot of the victim getting up and walking towards the door
14- extreme close up of victims feet running away
15 -  establishing shot of victim running away down corridor
16- high angle shot of victim running away down corridor
17- over shoulder shot of the investigator running after suspect.
18- Hand held shot of suspect reaching a dead end.
19- Point of view shot as investigator walks directly up to suspect.
20- Close up shot of suspect being arrested, face against wall.

Script
Suspect walking through door : alright nods head
Investigator : please take a seat (3) slides forward a photo do you recognise this setting from anywhere?
Suspect : shakes head no
Investigator :  okay then (2) takes back photo and slides over another have you been in contact with this character or seen him on your travels?
Suspect : I do not know who he is (2) I have not had any contact with this person
Investigator : well, here is an CCTV image of you and Marcus together at the scene of the crime (2) if you do not know who this man is and do not recognize the setting then how do you explain this picture? shows image 
Suspect: I... I don't know stands up quickly and runs to exit

Storyboard

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