Types+of+cuts+notes


 * Cut- stopping of one shot and starting another in a scene; with editing it’s combining two shots
 * Cutting on action- matching the action from one shot to another
 * largely used in action movies
 * Cut away- transition from the main character or subject to something happening around them or affecting them in some way
 * Used to emphasize details
 * Add tension or meaning
 * Used for dialogue
 * Cross cut aka parallel editing- move (cut) between two different scenes happening at the same time
 * Often for two different storylines happening simultaneously
 * Jump cut- jumping forward in time or from one point of view (angle) to another
 * Match cut- matching movement/space of two opposite environments
 * Helps to move narrative along with a seamless connection
 * Montage- rapid cuts of imagery used to show time passing or create context