A cut linking two shots by similar shape, composition or color.
A graphic match (a type of match cut) joins two shots whose forms echo each other — a circle to a circle, a silhouette to a silhouette. It connects ideas elegantly and feels deliberate and satisfying. It is a favorite device for transitions between scenes.
A match cut links two completely different shots by a shared visual element — and when it works, the audience barely notices the seam.
A practical guide to every cut and transition a video editor needs to know, with clear rules for when each one earns its place in a timeline.
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