Why it matters
Continuity helps cuts feel invisible and story flow feel natural.
Editing Core Visual Grammar Intermediate
Continuity
Keeping action, screen direction, light, and details consistent across shots.
When to use
- Dialogue
- Tutorials
- Narrative scenes
- Multi-shot AI clips
Human shoot hint
Track props, direction, and action positions before changing angle.
AI prompt template
continuity-safe cinematic shot of [subject], matching lighting, direction, and action, [duration]
Preview prompts
previewVideoUrl: null
continuity-safe shot of [subject], matching action across cut, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- Props jump between shots
- Lighting or direction changes without reason