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Jump cut

A visibly discontinuous cut between similar framings or moments that makes time or position appear to jump.

Also known as: jumpcut

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

  • It may be an intentional rhythmic device or an unwanted continuity break; cutaways, alternate angles, reframing, or sound design can change how it reads.

In practice

It may be an intentional rhythmic device or an unwanted continuity break; cutaways, alternate angles, reframing, or sound design can change how it reads.

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