Continuity in the TV and Film industry ♰

The picture on the left shows an example of a continuity sheet that is very important while trying to re-create a look. It helps you to remember all the necessary products needed to create the look which you have to do several times while being on the set. Continuity is very visible on the screen as everything is x10 bigger so you have to make sure every detail stays the same as it WILL be visible.

"Continuity in the makeup department is specific to keeping the look of the actor in the scene consistent when it is shot over several days. As the makeup artist, it is your job to provide the EXACT same look every time that scene is shot regardless of the day, time, location or conditions when you are working with that specific actor."

source: 

https://suzettemariel.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/how-makeup-continuity-on-set-can-help-your-beauty-workflow/

Why do I think continuity is important ?

I think continuity is a very important element when it comes to both- TV and Film. Certain looks give you an idea of a character and represent a lot about them- who they are, how old they are, what their situation is as well as many other important things. Changing that and breaking the idea of continuity would also break that chain of the audience believing in the character and seeing what it is suppose to be seen as. 

Continuity Errors ...

Continuity error is when there is no consistency in a film.  

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This screenshot is from a famous film Pretty Woman and shows lack of continuity as the food changes from a croissant to a pancake in the next shot. 

The photo below shows a shot from American Pie in which we can see that the cup held by the girl changed from blue to clear.

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The photo below shows a screenshot form Twilight and a very visible mistake that was so easy to avoid! Bella's hair in the first photo is out of the hood and in the second one, it is inside the hood. 

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All these continuity errors could have been avoided so easily if notes had been taken correctly. Big productions like this lose reliabilty in the audience eyes in my opinion as it shows their professionalism levels are not that high. If that much money is being spent on a film, surely they can hire someone to make sure things like this do not happen... right?