The document discusses various editing techniques used in filmmaking. Continuity editing aims for seamless transitions between shots to present a flowing narrative. Montage editing, both Soviet and Hollywood styles, features obviously disconnected shots to compress time or convey meaning symbolically. Parallel editing cuts between two simultaneous storylines to build suspense. Dissolves transition gradually between shots to indicate changes in time, while wipes make abrupt transitions through a line drawn on screen. Action editing uses rapid cuts to showcase intensity in fight or battle scenes.