Classical Cutting/Continuity Editing Quiz

Editing: A process where one shot is instantly replaced by another.
Continuity Editing: Designed to ensure a seamless and invisible flow between shots.

Edwin S. Porter: Recognized for pioneering Parallel Action in filmmaking.
Georges Méliès: Known for pioneering Cutting to Continuity techniques.
D.W. Griffith: Dubbed 'the Father of Filmmaking,' he developed the language of Classical Cutting.

Cutting on Action: Involves starting an action in one shot and seamlessly flowing into another.
Cutting on Glance: The cut follows a character's eye movement, creating a point of view effect.
Cutting on Dialogue: Utilizes shot-reverse-shot techniques to depict conversations between characters.
Cutting to Continuity: Aims to preserve the fluidity of an event without showing every detail.

Master Shot: A comprehensive shot that captures an entire scene, often starting with a long shot before moving closer.
Parallel Action: Involves editing to imply actions occurring simultaneously in different locations, also known as "cross-cutting."
180 Degree Rule: A principle ensuring the camera stays on one side of an invisible axis, maintaining spatial relationships.
30 Degree Rule: Requires a camera angle change of at least thirty degrees between cuts for continuity preservation.
Jump Cut: A noticeable break in continuity, typically undesirable within Continuity Editing practices.