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J-cut

A split edit in which audio from the incoming shot or scene begins before its picture appears.

Also known as: J cut, audio lead

Reviewed

Inputs

  • Approved creative material, production information, and the requirements for the task

Outputs

  • A reviewed result with a clear owner, version, and downstream handoff

Handoffs

  • The technique can anticipate a new place, speaker, or idea and smooth a transition. The name comes from the shape formed by offset picture and sound edits on a timeline.

In practice

The technique can anticipate a new place, speaker, or idea and smooth a transition. The name comes from the shape formed by offset picture and sound edits on a timeline.

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