Continuity editing is a technique used to create a smooth and seamless flow of shots in a film, ensuring that the story is told in a clear and coherent manner.

Parallel editing is a technique used to juxtapose two or more storylines, allowing the audience to compare and contrast them, and often creating a sense of tension or suspense.

Cross-cutting is a technique used to create a sense of urgency or excitement by quickly cutting between two or more shots, often from different locations or storylines.

A jump cut is an abrupt transition between two shots, often used to create a sense of disorientation or to emphasize a particular moment in the film.

A fade is a gradual transition from one shot to a black screen or from a black screen to a shot, often used to mark the beginning or end of a scene or to create a sense of mystery or suspense.

A dissolve is a gradual transition from one shot to another, where one shot fades out while the next fades in, creating a smooth and seamless flow between scenes.

A wipe is a transition between shots where a line or pattern moves across the screen, pushing the previous shot off the screen and revealing the next shot.

A cross-fade is a transition between shots where one shot fades out while the next fades in, creating a smooth and seamless flow between scenes, similar to a dissolve but with a more abrupt transition.

A push or pull is a camera movement where the camera moves closer to or further away from the subject, creating a sense of intimacy or distance, respectively.

A zoom is a camera movement where the focal length of the lens is changed, allowing the filmmaker to focus on a specific detail or to create a sense of movement.

A cutaway is a shot that interrupts the main action of a scene to show something else, often providing additional information or context.

An insert shot is a close-up shot of a specific object or detail, used to draw attention to it and provide additional information.

An establishing shot is a wide shot that introduces a new location or setting, providing the audience with a sense of the environment and the context of the scene.

A reaction shot is a shot that shows the reaction of a character to an event, providing the audience with insight into the character's thoughts and emotions.

A point-of-view shot is a shot that is taken from the perspective of a character, allowing the audience to see the world through the character's eyes.