A cut between two very similar shots that makes the subject appear to 'jump'.
A jump cut removes a section of a continuous shot, so the subject appears to leap forward in time or position. Once considered a mistake or a stylistic provocation, it is now a staple of vlogs, talking-head videos and YouTube content, where it tightens pace by cutting out pauses and filler. Used well it keeps energy high; overused it feels jarring.
The jump cut went from a filmmaker's mistake to one of the most powerful pacing tools in modern video editing.
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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