editing techniques
editing is one of the important concept
action match cut
An action match happens when one shot transitions to another, continuing the flow of events or movement between the frames. This technique allows the cut to maintain a sense of fluidity for the viewers. For example, when a character shoots a gun, the editor might use an action match to show the bullet hitting another character afterward. This approach helps present both viewpoints seamlessly.
continuity editing
Editing in filmmaking is a way to arrange scenes so that the story flows logically through time and space. It helps keep the action in a scene steady and smooth. The main aim is to make sure that when one shot changes to another, it feels easy and natural, so the audience doesn’t get confused by sudden shifts in time, place, or what’s happening.
parallel editing
Cross-cutting is a film editing method where two or more scenes are mixed together to make it seem like they are happening at the same time, even if they are in different places. This technique helps create suspense, shows different storylines, or highlights connections between events.
for example :
The Godfather (1972) – One of the most iconic uses of parallel editing is during the baptism scene. The sequence cuts between Michael Corleone at the church for his nephew's baptism and his men executing a series of murders (which he orchestrates). The juxtaposition of the sacred event with the brutal killings heightens the tension and underscores Michael’s dual nature, torn between his faith and his criminal empire.
montage
Editing is a method used in movies and videos where you put together a bunch of short clips or shots in a specific order to make time feel shorter .A montage helps the filmmaker convey a lot of information or action in a short amount of time
jump cut
A jump cut is a quick and surprising way to switch from one scene to another in movies. It makes the change feel sudden and can be used to add drama or humor. This technique breaks the usual flow of the story and can catch the audience off guard with a sudden change in mood or what’s happening.
J cut
where the audio from the next scene begins before the visual cut to that scene occurs
for example: A suspenseful sequence could use a J-cut by introducing the sound of eerie music or footsteps before the visuals show the source of the sound, creating tension and building anticipation for the visual reveal.
L cut
audio from the current scene continues to play into the next scene,
for example : If a scene ends with intense, suspenseful music, that music might continue playing after the visuals cut to the next scene, helping maintain the tension even if the new scene is a different setting.
