Rules of continuity editing

Shot reverse shot 

Shot reverse shot is when two shots are put together to make them look like the characters are having a conversation or looking at someone. One person is  filmed on the right and the other on the left as this makes it look they are talking to each other and no themselves.There are usually three cameras used to film. 

180 rule 

The 180 rule is the angle between two consecutive shots.  This shot maintains the relationship between people and objects. Its important that you don't cross the line of vision as the audience watching may get confused as it could look like the character is talking to themselves. 

Establishing shot 

An establishing shot shows the relationship between the people and objects in the scene as this is important as it shows the audience when and where it will be set. 

cross cutting 

Cross cutting is when editing is used between shots which occur in different locations at the same time. 

re establishing shot 

A re-establishing shot is when a shit returns to the location after a series of close ups