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A wipe is a type of transition where one shot travels across the frame to replace another shot, which can suggest a connection between the two scenes.

A reaction shot focuses on a person's facial or bodily reaction to an event or dialogue, providing emotional context to the viewer.

An invisible cut cleverly disguises the edit point between two shots, creating the illusion of a single, continuous take.

A cutaway is an edit that temporarily moves away from the main action to show something else, which can be used to provide additional context or information.

A cross dissolve is a transitional effect where one shot fades into another, often used to signify a change in time, location, or state of mind.

A jump cut is an edit that makes the subject appear to jump from one position to another in the frame, used to show the passage of time or to keep the action engaging.

An L-cut allows the audio from the following scene to start playing before the visual transition occurs, creating a seamless auditory flow.

A fade from or to black, where a clip either starts from blackness or ends in blackness. It's often used to indicate the beginning or end of a segment.

Similar to an insert shot, a cut-in moves from a wide shot to a close-up to focus the viewer's attention on a specific aspect of the scene.

Match-on-action cuts between two shots portraying a single action to make it seem uninterrupted, maintaining continuity.

An insert shot specifically focuses on a close-up of an object or detail within a scene, used to draw attention or provide relevant information.

Parallel editing, or cross-cutting, shows two or more actions happening at different locations simultaneously, suggesting a thematic or narrative link.

A cut-out is the opposite of a cut-in, where the edit moves from a close-up out to a wider shot, often to reveal more of the scene or the context of the action.

A montage is a series of short shots edited together to condense space, time, and information into a brief time period, often accompanied by music.

An axial cut is a rapid zoom-in or zoom-out between shots, where the camera seems to move closer to or further from the subject, creating a dramatic effect.

A match cut is an edit that connects two shots by matching the action or composition, creating a sense of continuity.

A smash cut is a sudden cut from one scene to a completely different scene or image, often used for shock value or to create a stark contrast.

A J-cut is the opposite of an L-cut; it allows audio from the current scene to continue into the next visual, which helps anticipate the transition.

Cutting on the beat involves editing the transitions in synchronization with the music's rhythm or beat, often used in music videos and montages.