Action match: a shot which cuts to another continuing a piece of action movement between the shots. This allows the audience to see a smooth action despite a cut in the shot.
Shot/reverse shot: cutting between two people having a conversation. Helps create a contrast between the characters and make them seem different.
Cross cutting/ parallel editing: where the editor cuts between two separate scenes happening in two separate locations at the same time. This illustrates a contrast or link between them.
Jump cut: a cut that moves to a very similar part of the same scene but missing a piece of action out- increases pace.
Fast pace cuts: to increase the speed and excitement in an action scene.
Wipe: used to move the action on without a jump cut making the edit seem smooth and calm.
Dissolve: this is when the first shot is on screen and the second shot starts appearing on top of it more and more until all you can see is the second shot. Often used to link two scenes or 2 people together.
Visual effects: often depends on what the characters reactions to these special effects are. Graphics on screen
Graphic match: a cut from one shot to another that look visually the same. They are there to show us a clear link between two scenes.
Slow motion: is used to create a dramatic element in an action scene.
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