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A continuity guideline requiring the camera to stay on one side of an imaginary line between two subjects.

The maintenance of consistent spatial, temporal, and physical details across shots in a scene.

The full range of camera angles and shot sizes captured for a scene, giving the editor options.

An edit between two shots of the same subject from nearly the same angle, creating a visible skip in time.

An edit that joins two shots by matching a visual element, shape, movement, or action across the cut.

A shot that represents what a specific character sees, placing the camera at their eyeline in the direction of their gaze.