Common features of continuity editing.

Establishing Shot

These types of shots are commonly used in film, they are good because as an audience we hardly ever used to them because the continuity is excellent.

Establishing shot:

This is used at the beginning of films and at the beginning of some scenes. This allows the audience to know where the action is happening.

Shot reverse shot: 

Shot Reverse Shot

This is mainly used in conversations in scenes. It allows the audience to see both characters communicating to one another.

180 degree rule:

180 Degree Rule

This term means where things are in a filmic space. The camera cannot cross over the imaginary axis connecting two subjects( crossing the line) ie: 2 people having a conversation.