Editing Research - Breaking Continuity

Majority of the time, films follow continuity, however sometimes they break continuty to create an effect in a particular scene. This can be done in numerous ways, such as a jump cut.
A jump cut is when a shot jumps to the next shot, with no match on action. This makes the shot appear it has "jumped" to the next, breaking continuity in the scene and making it seem as though there was a mistake in the editing process. However, many films purposely use a jump cut to create a distorted atmosphere in a particular scene.

An example of how a jump cut has been used in film is in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. In this scene, several jump cuts, along with canted angle and other sound techniques, were use to create a disorintated atmosphere in the scene. In our film we will be using jump cuts right before Chloe has a flashback, this will make the scene appear disorintated to convey how our character is feeling and what she's going through.
Another way films break continuity is breaking the 180-degree. This is also used to distort a particular scene while also confusing the audience on the whereabouts of the characters, which can be a good effect to create in thrillers.

 An example of how breaking the 180-degree rule has been used is in The Shining. How it's been used in this film would not neccesserily work for all films, however this film has made it work. This is because it signifys that the house is toxic and that once you're there, it's hard to get out.