Continuity Mind Map for Film and Story Editing
See how continuity breaks into props, timing, position and character checks. Then create a map from your own script, shot list or notes.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Build Your Continuity Map Fast
Turn your script or shot notes into a branching map of every continuity check.
Map From Your Own Files
Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint script, a text file, or an image of your storyboard.
Organized by Continuity Type
Branches separate props, wardrobe, screen direction, timing and dialogue so nothing is missed.
Quiz and Share the Map
Turn the map into a quiz for your crew, or export it as a PNG or PDF for the set.
How to Make a Continuity Mind Map
Three steps from your script or shot list to a usable checklist.
- 1
Add Your Material
Upload your script, shot list or notes, or simply type the film or scene topic.
- 2
AI Builds the Map
The AI groups continuity elements into branches you can expand and edit.
- 3
Check, Expand and Export
Expand any branch with AI, edit nodes, then export the map or quiz your team.
What a Continuity Mind Map Covers
A continuity mind map is a visual checklist of everything that must stay consistent from shot to shot and scene to scene. In film and television, continuity covers props, costume, makeup, hair, set dressing, lighting, screen direction, eyelines, timing and dialogue. A map groups these into branches so editors and supervisors can check each area before a shoot or an edit.
- Props and set dressing: objects, placement and condition between shots
- Wardrobe and makeup: costume details, hair, injuries and wear over time
- Screen direction: axis of action, eyelines and the position of characters
- Timing and story logic: time of day, weather, elapsed time and sequence of events
- Dialogue: lines, pickups and what characters already know
Use the map as a checklist during shooting and editing. Create your own continuity mind map from your script or notes with CogniGuide to track every detail in one place.
Continuity Mind Map Questions
Answers on continuity checks and making your own map.
What is continuity in film?
Continuity is the consistency of details across shots and scenes, such as props, costume, position, lighting and timing. Editors and script supervisors check it so the audience does not notice errors that break the illusion of one unbroken event.
What is the 180-degree rule?
The 180-degree rule is a screen direction guideline. The camera stays on one side of an imaginary line between two characters so their positions and looks remain consistent across cuts.
Which files can I use to make a continuity map?
You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image. You can also type a topic and build the map from that.
Can I turn my continuity map into a quiz?
Yes. Any map can be turned into a quiz to test your crew or yourself. The free plan allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed.