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When did you last spot the hero of a Viking film wearing a wrist watch? Or notice an actor has taken his tie off mid-scene?

Continuity is the art of spotting the smallest detail; and eliminating changes between one take and the next. It requires eyes like a hawk, endless patience and a lot of Polaroids.

What do you need to Get Started? What are the Must Have tools of the trade? We've got a load of Trivia and some useful Links to help you find out more.

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