Film Language Tag: continuity editing
Hollywood editing that uses cuts and other transitions to establish verisimilitude, to construct a coherent time and space, and to tell stories clearly and efficiently. Continuity editing follows the basic principle that each shot has a continuous relationship to the next shot; sometimes called invisible editing.
20 Film Clips
Blow-up of a Blow-up, Blow-Up
Thomas further enlarges the photograph of the person hiding in the bushes.
Comanches at the Edwards' Homestead, The Searchers
The Edwards family attempts to secure themselves before the arrival of the Comanches.
Confessione, Il Divo
Andreotti shares his thoughts on all the accusations and rumors.
Don't Say Industry, Adaptation.
Charlie and Donald argue about the virtues of a screenwriting seminar
Fortran, Hidden Figures
Dorothy takes her children to the library for a book on computer programming.
I Like Her Numbers, Hidden Figures
Katherine Impresses John Glenn with her math ability.
Il giardino di Asdrubale, Cabiria
Maciste hides himself and Cabiria from the Carthage mob in the gardens of Hasdrubal. He convinces Massinissa and Sophonisba (in disguise) to take Cabiria under their protection.
Induction into the brotherhood, Satya
TAs Satya (J.D. Chakravarthi) is handed a gun by Bhiku Mhatre (Manoj Bajpayee), he is given the order to go kill Jagga, who had been disrespectful to him earlier. This is his transition from “tough guy” to “Bhai”, and being a part of Bhiku’s brotherhood.
Inquirer Party, Citizen Kane
The staff of The Inquirer celebrate the success of their newspaper with a party hosted by Kane.
La Marseillaise, Casablanca
Laszlo rallies everyone to sing La Marseillaise louder than the German officers' singing.
Looks Like Bill's Painting, Blow-Up
Thomas is visited by Patricia at his studio.
Love: The Transition From Gangster to Human, Satya
This scene is a montage that isolates Satya (J.D. Chakravarthi) and Vidya (Urmila Matondkar) and further establishes their intimacy, showing that Satya is not just a rugged, tough gang member, but complex and emotional as well. This intimacy exposes viewers to his true feelings and makes him more human, as opposed to a hypermasculine criminal.
Nazis In Casablanca, Casablanca
The nazi generals arrive in Casablanca.
Projection Room, Citizen Kane
Journalists speculate over Kane's death and reporter Jerry Thompson is tasked with the job of investigating further.
Shinier Than Any Ant, Adaptation.
Susan, under the influence of orchid powder, shares a tender moment with Laroche.
Stalin's Funeral, The Death of Stalin
People from all over the USSR come for Stalin's funeral.
The Honeymoon, The Heart of the World
Anna strangles Akmatov on their honeymoon.
The Noblewoman's Testimony, Rashomon
The noblewoman recounts her version of the incident in the woods at court.
Thierry's Process, Exit Through the Gift Shop
Thierry and his employees discuss his artistic process.
Ugarte Is Arrested, Casablanca
The police arrive at Rick's and arrest Ugarte.