This document discusses editing techniques used in film to advance the story and immerse audiences. It explains that continuity editing aims to seamlessly move the plot and characters along. Editing is used to create identification with characters, establish conflict, and intensify drama. Various techniques are outlined like match cuts between shots that match the action, jump cuts for dramatic effect, cross-cuts between different storylines, cutaways to bridge jumps in time or space, and reaction shots to guide audience response. Transitions between scenes like fades, dissolves and wipes are also discussed.