Editing Techniques



 -Match cut
A match cut is a cut from one shot to another where the action of one shot matches another and the two go together seamlessly. This can also be used in dialogue, not just visual. A good example of this would be the "Greased Lightning" scene from Grease the Movie. This type of cut can be used to show the viewer the progression of time/narrative to flashbacks, dreams etc. This may also be paired with cross cutting or parallel editing to create more a seamless effect.

- Match on action
This type of editing and cutting is when the video cuts to a new camera angle at the same point without breaking the flow of the previous shot. This can be used to highlight a specific action/ object in the frame and also to add new information into a scene (for example if it starts with a close up and then cuts to a wide shot and in that shot is new information to the scene added) but this isn't always the case.

-Eyeline match
An eyeline match is following the character's eyeline and leads the viewer to what they are looking at. It consists of one cut showing a character looking at something off screen and then the next cut is showing what the character is looking at.






Non-continuity editing
 

Non-continuity editing is the opposite to continuity editing. This is when the shots do not flow seamlessly. And the shots are mismatched to disrupt the impression of time and space. This draws the audiences' attention to the different cuts and takes them out of the story to an extent.

-Jump cut
This type of editing cuts between different movements that are happening within a scene. This is most commonly used to show the passing of time but it can also be used to add suspense and "creepy-ness" to a scene or a person in a scene. This is more commonly used in found footage films to show the gritty-ness of the tape. Two good examples used in different ways would be The Blair Witch Project and Sinister. Another example that is used to add a disturbing atmosphere is The Ring, more specifically whenever Samara Morgan is on screen.

-Montage
This type of editing is when a series of short shots are put together to condense space, time and information. It can be used to highlight key points.

-Flashbacks
Flashbacks are used to give more information to the audience about an event/character. 






                       
                         

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