Straight cut
This is where a cut has been used between two shots. They can be used to move between scenes or shots an example of this is shown below. I'm sorry in advance for the video but it shows you an example of what a straight cut is.
Split edit
Split edits which are also known as L cut is an edit transition from one shot to the other in film. It is where the picture or sound operates at the same time but the transition is not occurring together in the same space or time. Split edits can be used to hide transitions between scenes and are great when editing scenes with dialogue, as you can hear the person talking but the camera is focusing on the other characters facial expressions instead.
Match on action
Match on action is a simple and easy edit how ever it is an essential technique. It means when something happens in a scene then there is a cut the piece of action must go on. Mach on action is when the shot is cut to show another angle but of the same thing. Below is an example of a match on action.
On my next post I will be taking you through some basic but important rules that are used in filming.
