Continuity and it's Importance in the TV/film Industry 

Definition of Continuity:

Continuity refers to the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over time.

In a lot of films and TV productions, many of the shots are out of sequence this may be for a number of reasons, for example 

• Availability to Location - as they may only have that certain location for a day.
• Availability of Actress/Actors - Actors and Actress may only have a couple of days working on that certain production due to other jobs.
• Availability of Crew members - they may be working on other productions which means new people have to be hired to take over.

Issues that can occur:

• It is essential to take continuity notes in order for the actors/actresses to be dressed the same, same makeup and same hair style. If this doesn't happen it would be very noticeable when it comes to editing.

Ways to make continuity easier:

• Making notes - for example each department makes notes for the hair, make up, clothes etc. 
• Any changes made needed to be noted.
• Photos needed to be taken at every angle. 

Websites Used:

• http://www.artfilms.co.uk/Detail.aspx?ItemID=2934
• http://www.delamaracademy.co.uk/the-make-up-artist/film-tv-make-up/makeup-continuity