Editing

 

Action Match shot - A shot that cuts from one piece of action to another, making the shot continuous and smoother.

Shot/ reverse shot - Shot where you cut between two people having a conversation. An over the shoulder shot cutting between each character that's talking and the shoulder of the other.

Parallel editing - The editor cuts between two separate scenes happening in separate locations at the same time. This illustrates a contrast or link between them. E.g. a phone call.

Jump cut - A cut that moves to a very similar part of the same scene but missing a piece of action out. a break in continuity. E.g. when getting ready it cuts the part of you getting ready and shows you finished.

Fast pace cuts - Increase the speed and action in a scene. Mostly used in trailers.

Wipe - Used to move the action on without a jump cut making the edit seem smooth and calm.

Dissolve - When the first shot is on screen and the second shot starts appearing until you can only see the second shot. used to link scenes together.

Visual effects - Graphics on screen e.g. dates or numbers for what has happened or may happen.

Graphic Match - Cut from one shot to the other that look visually the same. Could be colour/object linking between scenes.

Slow motion - Used in editing to slow down time letting the audience see all of the details of the action.