Most films use continuity editing to seamlessly move the story along and immerse audiences. Editing techniques like cross-cutting between different locations are used to establish simultaneous action. Editing pace can suggest emotion - slow cuts for emotion, fast cuts for tension. Common editing techniques include cuts, match cuts between objects or spaces, dissolves as one image merges into another, and montages to intensify or control emotion through a series of shots. The purpose of editing is to create meaning rather than just presenting footage.