An edit where audio and video cut at different points (a J-cut or L-cut).
In a split edit, the sound and picture transitions are offset rather than cutting together. Leading with audio creates a J-cut; trailing audio creates an L-cut. Split edits make cuts feel smooth and conversational.
The two most powerful cuts in dialogue editing are named after letters — and once you understand them, you will use them on every project.
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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