Combining Shots Into Sequences

The editor's primary responsibility is to cut selected shots together in such a way that the story told in the script and captured through image, sound and performance in production is preserved.

This is achieved in all genres by establishing settings with wider shots, exploring character dynamics with medium coverage and emphasising key detail.

Shots are combined into sequences in two ways:

• Continuity editing aims to make cuts invisible in order to achieve a seamless, fluid rendering of the story through successive shots and sequences drawing any attention to the editing itself. 
• Montage editing makes the editing process more conspicuous by juxtaposig less clearly related material challenging viewers to make abstract connections between shots and sequences.