Non Continuity
What is Non Continuity Editing?
Non Continuity Editing is a style of film making which was made popular during the 1950's and 1960's. Notably, Jean Luc Godard and François Truffaut tested their technological skill and created the new style - "French New Wave". The French New Wave didn't conform to the traditional editing etiquette of Hollywood films.
The French New Wave generally had a lack continuity and self reflexive nature. it was applied to remind the audience that they were watching a film.
There was also a lack of material, not related to any narrative and this was used to keep the audiences surprised, entertained and intrigued.
What is a Jump Cut?
A Jump Cut is the edit of jumping from one scene to another. This was placed in the film created by Jean Luc Godard; 'A Bout de Souffle' (Breathless), shown below.
We see how the woman in the car, in the stills shown below is staring directly at the road in the first shot.
In the second shot we see how the scene has a jump cut. The shot jumps to show the woman looking in to a mirror. This helps the audience figure out if she's planning on going somewhere of high importance.
A jump cut demonstrates the different uses of locations. Notably other films using jump cut scenes include E.T. in the scene where the group of boys are escaping a mob. We see how the camera focuses on one boy (Elliot) and the camera jumps closer to his face. This action is then repeated.
Use of the 180 Degree Rule:
In movies, the 180 Degree Rule is often used in a effective way to create a startling effect presenting how something striking my occur in a scene to cause a fright. We see use of the 180 Degree Rule in the film; 'The Shining'.
Film makers often break the 180 Degree Rule.
The 180 Degree Rule was broken in this scene and this is evident because we see how the characters have swapped positions, as shown below.
The 180 Degree Rule is broken again and is also used to create confusion for the audience and this is depicted in the film; 'The Hunger Games' where we see actress Jennifer Lawrence enter a room with the bed on the left side of the room.
The 180 Degree Rule is broken in this scene because now we see Jennifer standing on the left side of the room and the bed has now been moved onto the right side of the room.
Non Continuity Editing is a style of film making which was made popular during the 1950's and 1960's. Notably, Jean Luc Godard and François Truffaut tested their technological skill and created the new style - "French New Wave". The French New Wave didn't conform to the traditional editing etiquette of Hollywood films.
The French New Wave generally had a lack continuity and self reflexive nature. it was applied to remind the audience that they were watching a film.
There was also a lack of material, not related to any narrative and this was used to keep the audiences surprised, entertained and intrigued.
What is a Jump Cut?
A Jump Cut is the edit of jumping from one scene to another. This was placed in the film created by Jean Luc Godard; 'A Bout de Souffle' (Breathless), shown below.
We see how the woman in the car, in the stills shown below is staring directly at the road in the first shot.
In the second shot we see how the scene has a jump cut. The shot jumps to show the woman looking in to a mirror. This helps the audience figure out if she's planning on going somewhere of high importance.
Here we see the camera focusing on Elliot's face. He has a shocked expression on his face and this intrigues the audience makes them wonder what is about to happen in the next scene. This is clearly effective because it increases the action in the scene.
Use of the 180 Degree Rule:
In movies, the 180 Degree Rule is often used in a effective way to create a startling effect presenting how something striking my occur in a scene to cause a fright. We see use of the 180 Degree Rule in the film; 'The Shining'.
Film makers often break the 180 Degree Rule.
The 180 Degree Rule was broken in this scene and this is evident because we see how the characters have swapped positions, as shown below.
The 180 Degree Rule is broken again and is also used to create confusion for the audience and this is depicted in the film; 'The Hunger Games' where we see actress Jennifer Lawrence enter a room with the bed on the left side of the room.
The 180 Degree Rule is broken in this scene because now we see Jennifer standing on the left side of the room and the bed has now been moved onto the right side of the room.
