Name some of the key differences between the 'Continuity' and 'Montage' styles of editing.

Continuity editing aims to remain invisible to the viewer, consistency in location and lighting with the avoidance of contrasting shots/cuts helps to drive the narrative of the film while not distracting the spectator. Continuity editing lends itself much more to the Hollywood style of film-making. Montage editing, however, aims to be much more experimental and tends to draw the viewer's attention to the camera itself. Originating from early Soviet film-making, montage editing often creates contrast between shots in order to evoke an emotional response from it's viewers, or in the Soviet-style montage, to reflect communist values and culture.

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