Retaining continuity within filmmaking

Continuity gives a overall coherence between different shots in a film, it allows for the film to flow and can assist in explaining the plot, this is usually done through cuts and transitions in post-production       There are many different ways in which this can be done, for example;

• Diegetic sound
• Match on action
• Temporal Discontinuity
• Fade outs
• Flashbacks
• Establishing shots
• 180 degree rule
• Jump cut