Video Editing Job Gone Horribly Wrong
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A jump cut is a cut in film editing where two shots of the same subject are taken from different camera positions. This type of editing will cause the subject to appear to “jump” into new positions. For this reason, many classical editors loathe the use of jump cuts. However, Ze Frank made it an extremely popular type of editing amongst YouTubers… especially those looking for comedic value! I thought I’d try my hand at editing using jump cuts. Perhaps I got a little carried away.
Most people will tell you to never use a jump cut. The framing is not different enough to be a new shot, so the transition instead appears to be a mistake in editing. However, jump cuts can add impact and tension in the right place. Be sure you understand what it is you’re trying to accomplish before deciding whether or not to use this type of editing in your film.
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