Glossary of Terms - ISL 2

Editing

Transitions	Straight cut from one shot to another to keep continuity and pace in the film
Dissolve	A gradual transition from one shot to another- fades into the next shot
Fade to black/white	One shot fades in/out to from black/white
Fade in/out	A shot is faded out to a black screen or in from a black screen
Cross cutting	Action cuts between two sequences to create links, parallels or contrasts between the two story lines and their settings
Wipe	A line moves across the screen showing a transition from one shot to another
Jump cut	An abrupt cut between shots
Continuity editing	Maintains the relationships in a film Calls the audience’s attention to specific objects/characters/ events Allows the film to shift through time Gives the film rhythm Shows action and reaction
Match on action	When shots are edited together to show how actions progress though time- shows a cause a effect
Shot reverse-shot	Edits together two shot from two different camera positions to give the impression of a conversation taking place