■ describe the basic rules of continuity editing and the ways in which they establish
continuity of action from shot to shot
■ explain how continuity editing establishes a coherent and orderly physical world on screen
■ explain how editing approaches that emphasize jump cuts, spatial fragmentation,
and thematic montage work as alternatives to continuity editing
■ define the role of editing in the production process
■ describe the difference between linear and nonlinear editing systems
■ explain the basic methods of joining shots
■ explain how editing helps create continuity, dramatic focus, tempo, and narration and point of view
■ explain how editing establishes parallel action
