Continuity editing

1. Continuity editing is the predominant style of film editing and video-editing in the post-production process of film making of narrative films and television programs. The purpose of continuity editing is to smooth over the inherent discontinuity of the editing process and to establish a logical coherence between shots. 
2. In most films, logical coherence is achieved by cutting to continuity, which emphasizes smooth transition of time and space. One way of preventing viewer disorientation in editing is to adhere to the 180 degree rule. The rule prevents the camera from crossing the imaginary line connecting the subjects of the shot. Continuity editing guides the audience through a sequence of events in a chronological order, even though the editing uses cutting, the shots fit together seamlessly. This is so a range of camera shots and angles can be used to make the film more interesting rather than one long shot. 
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Tripod and camera

1. Ensure that the legs of the tripod are spread equally for balance on a flat surface.
2. Extend the adjustable legs to the desired height, each leg at the same height, and then clamp them into place to secure them.
3. Attach the base of the camera to the head of the tripod. Screw the post, which is located in the center of the head, into the hole at the base of the camera. Most cameras come already equipped with a small indention on the bottom. Usually, the tripod will have a movable base however if this is not the case, the camera can be turned repeatedly until it is secured onto the base of the tripod.
4. Adjust the tripod head to the desired angle using the pivoting handle attached to the mount. Make sure this mechanism is balanced properly to prevent the camera, as well as the entire tripod, from falling forward.
5. Once the tripod has been set up and the camera has been positioned, the LED screen can be flipped out to start recording. Ensure the shutter has been opened.
6. Practice some zooming, panning and different angles with the camera by using the handle and controls.

Preliminary activity

Outline 
The subject is filmed walking slowly to build up tension and entering the room. The two characters then sit opposite each other at a table in preparation for an investigation of a murder case. The investigator slides over an image of a footprint from the scene but the suspect denies being in that place at that time, then an image of another suspect is shown and they again deny any knowledge. The dialogue will include questions asking where the suspect was at the time of the crime and what they were doing. The suspect lies, the investigator shows CCTV image of the two suspects together at the crime scene. The suspect gets up and tries to run however he is caught and handcuffed. 

Shot list

1. Extreme close up of suspects feet walking 
2. Establishing shot of investigator sitting at desk looking through papers 
3. Long shot of suspect walking and opening the door 
4. Tracking shot of suspects feet from a low angle
5. Extreme close up of the suspect opening the door
6. Panning shot of suspect walking over to the chair
7. Over the shoulder shot of investigator sliding over the first image, the suspect shakes his head 
8. Point of view shot of suspect looking at the second image 
9. Extreme close up of the suspects mouth speaking 
10. Low angle shot showing the investigator asking questions to show authority
11. Mid shot of investigator holding up the CCTV image
12. Zoom in to the CCTV image to an extreme close up
13. Long shot of the victim getting up and heading for the door 
14. Extreme close up of the victims feet running away
15. Establishing shot of suspects feet running away down corridor 
16. High angle shot of suspect running away down the corridor
17. Over the shoulder shot of the investigator running after the suspect 
18. Hand held shot of suspect reaching a dead end
19. Establishing shot showing no escape 
20. Point of view shot as the investigator walks directly up to suspect
21. Close up shot of suspect being arrested - held against wall

Script

Suspect walking through door; alright nods head

Investigator is sitting down at the table

Investigator: Please take a seat (3) (slides forward a photo) do you recognise this place?

Suspect: (shakes head) No I have never been there

Investigator: Okay then (2) (slides back photo and hands over another) Have you been in contact with this person recently?

Suspect: I don’t even know who that is

Investigator: Goes by the name of Marcus?

Suspect: No, never heard of them

Investigator: So you have never had any contact with them at all?

Suspect: No

Investigator: Well we have reason to believe otherwise, this CCTV image says different (shows photo) If you haven’t been here and don’t know this person, how do you explain this?

Suspect: I... I don’t know (stands up quickly and runs to exit) 

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