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Types of Editing Transitions in Film

By Chris Heckmann ·

A guide to the cuts and transitions editors use to move between shots. It covers each type with film examples.

Key points

  • Cuts, quick cuts and cutaways
  • Crosscutting
  • Cut-ins and insert shots
  • Contrast cuts, defocus and asynchronous sound transitions
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