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Essential Video Editing Terms

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Jump Cut

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A cut in film editing where two sequential shots of the same subject are taken from camera positions that vary only slightly.

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Dissolve

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A transition where one image is slowly replaced by another by fading out and in simultaneously.

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Bounce

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A sudden switch back and forth between two shots or scenes.

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Color Grading

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The process of changing or enhancing the color of a motion picture, video image, or still image.

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Match Cut

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A cut that transitions from one scene to another by preserving continuity of action or subject.

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J Cut

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When the audio from the current scene continues playing over the beginning of the next scene.

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Cutaway

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A shot that's usually of something other than the current action.

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Storyboard

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A sequence of drawings representing the shots planned for a movie or television production.

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Voiceover

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A piece of narration in a movie or broadcast, not accompanied by an image of the speaker.

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Non-Linear Editing

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The process of editing digital video sequences without needing a linear order.

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L Cut

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When the audio from the following scene starts before the video transition takes place.

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Linear Editing

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Editing footage in a predetermined, ordered sequence.

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Crossfade

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A transition between two scenes where one fades out as the other fades in.

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Color Correction

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The process of altering and enhancing the color of a motion picture, video image, or still image either electronically, photo-chemically, or digitally.

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Frame Rate

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The frequency (rate) at which consecutive images called frames appear on a display.

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Montage

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A series of short shots are edited into a sequence to condense space, time, and information.

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Continuity Editing

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The process of combining more shots to create a realistic scene that does not necessarily reflect real-world time and space.

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Rough Cut

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The first stage of editing where the editor tries to follow the script to assemble the film.

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Aspect Ratio

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The ratio of the width to the height of an image or screen.

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Cut

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An abrupt transition from one scene to another.

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B-Roll

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Supplementary footage that provides context to the story.

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Final Cut

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The last version of an edited film, approved by the director and the producer.

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Sequence

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A series of scenes or shots unified by a shared action or motif.

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Bite

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A brief segment of speech extracted from a longer piece of audio, often used to promote or exemplify the full length piece.

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NLE (Non-Linear Editing System)

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A video (or audio) editing system that performs random access on source material.

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Rendering

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The process of generating an image from a model by means of computer programs.

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Compositing

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Combining visual elements from separate sources into single images, often to create the illusion that all those elements are parts of the same scene.

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Insert

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A shot of part of a scene as filmed from a different angle and/or focal length from the master shot.

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Slate

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A clapperboard used at the beginning of a take that provides reference points for syncing sound and film.

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Resolution

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The degree of detail visible within an image and is usually associated with the number of pixels.

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