In cinema, continuity is associated with the logical succession of shots.
The etymological origin of the word continuity , which we are now going to proceed to analyze, can be found in Latin. It comes from “continuitas,” which can be translated as “quality of not being interrupted” and is composed of the following parts:
• The prefix “con-“, which is equivalent to “together”.
• The verb “tenere”, which is synonymous with “retain” or “dominate”.
• The suffix “-uo”, which is used to indicate relationship.
Concept of continuity
Continuity is a term that refers to the link between things that are, in some way, continuous . Some time ago, the concept was also used as a synonym for continuation , although today this use is somewhat archaic.
For example: “Continuing with the continuity of the news, we are going to move on to another topic: the triumph of the national team in Italy” , “I like your drawings, but be careful not to break the continuity of the lines” , “The borders or borders allow to establish a continuity between the kitchen and the dining room, even though they are two separate rooms” .
The notion in cinema and on TV
In the field of film and television , the idea of continuity is associated with the logical succession of different shots. The intention is to ensure that continuity is not lost so that the viewer can maintain credibility with regard to what is shown.
Let's suppose that, in a movie, a character dressed in a red shirt opens the door of his house with the intention of going outside. In the next scene, the same character is already walking down the street, but his shirt is now blue . In this case, continuity is broken and the staging of the story becomes evident. Ultimately, what continuity seeks is to maintain coherence in the fictional universe.
Raccord and continuity solution
It should be noted that this type of continuity in cinema is also known as raccord and that it must exist in five fundamental aspects in order to ensure that the viewer's sense of sequence is not broken. Specifically, it must be evident in regard to costumes, scenery, space, acting and also lighting.
Similarly, we can establish that there is what is known as a “solution of continuity.” This is a term used to indicate a notable lack of continuity or an interruption.
Continuity is the property of continuous functions.
The term in labor law and mathematics
We must also determine that there is also what is called the principle of employment continuity . It is a term used in labor law and establishes that, in the event of any type of doubt and based on proven reality, the investigating judge of a case chooses to estimate the duration of the employment contract of the person in question to the greatest extent possible.
This principle is considered to be totally beneficial for the worker and especially for his economy.
In mathematics , continuity is a property of a function that is classified as continuous . These continuous functions can be noticed intuitively when, when graphed, they do not exhibit interruptions or irregular swings: therefore, they can be drawn without having to lift the pen from the sheet of paper.