Jump cut

What it is

Cut out time within the same framing so the image jumps.

When to use it

Anxiety, passing time, vlog rhythm, New Wave style.

When not to

Smooth continuous storytelling.

Often confused with

• Match on action

  Match on action seeks seamlessness.

Common generation mistakes

• SymptomThe angle changes and it doesn't read as a jump cut.

  FixKeep the next shot's angle and size identical; only position or time changes.