A cut where there is an abrupt change between two shots, with no continuity from one to the other.
A rapid, jerky transition from one frame to the next, either disrupting the flow of time or movement within a scene or making an abrupt transition from one scene to another.
Basically, two similar shots cut together with a jump in continuity, camera position or time. [Go to source
A cut between two shots where the subject appears to jump, inexplicably, on screen. Generally to be avoided at all costs.
an immediate transition from one scene to another
a cut in film editing that breaks continuity in time
A cut involving an interruption to the continuity of time.
A mismatched edit that creates a visual disturbance when replayed. Usually occurs when cutting between two images which share an identical subject but place the subject at different positions in the frame.
An instantaneous transition between two scenes that have identical subjects in slightly different screen locations, which makes the subject appear to jump within the screen. A cutaway shot remedies the distracting jump appearance.
A cut made in the middle of a continuous shot rather than between shots, creating discontinuity in time and drawing attention to the film itself instead of its content.
Transitional device in which two similar images taken at different times are cut together so that the elision of intervening time is apparent. From this the audience infers that time has passed.
Cut involving an interruption to the continuity of time. (1) Abbreviation for "Kelvin" (scale used for color temp) or (2) an abbreviation for "Kilowatts" (measurement of brightness).
A cut or edited shots in which part of the action has been omitted; causing the subject to appear to jump suddenly from one part of the shot to another.
An elliptical cut that appears to be an interruption of a single shot. Either the figures seem to change instantly against a constant background, or the background changes instantly while the figures remain constant. See also ellipsis.
Generally an inappropriate edit between two scenes which, for any number of reasons, keeps the segments from flowing together smoothly and unobtrusively
An instantaneous cut from one action to another, at first seemingly unrelated, action. Jump cuts will usually call attention to themselves because of the abrupt change in time and/or place.
A cut that jumps forward within a single action, creating a sense of discontinuity.
a jarring edit, so that the image seems to “jumpâ€. Forbidden for many years, they are now used frequently in various contexts.
A cut between two shots of the same object, character or scene where the angle of the camera is less than 45 degrees.
(n) An edit between two video shots that creates a "jump" or break in continuity. Avoid jump cuts by maintaining pure continuity and/or using good action sequence techniques, such as empty frames and cutaways.
An instantaneous video transition between two scenes that have identical subjects in slightly different screen locations. Makes subject appear to jump within the screen. Remedied with cutaway.
The editor splices a piece of film negative and mends it together with glue to cut from one scene to another. It may often be felt as a rapid "jump" from one film space to another. Rapid Fire editing or montages are relative jump cuts which require a series of cuts of unrelated scenes or sequences when speed of pacing and/or an internal narrative device is desired.
A video edit from one shot to another that seems jarring or unnatural. Edits between footage containing similar angles, composition, and subject matter can produce a jump cut. A jump cut can give the feeling of missing or deleted frames. To see an example of a jump cut click here.
Unnatural, abrupt switch to/from shots identical in subject but slightly different in screen location. Awkward progression makes subject appear to jump from one screen location to another. It can be remedied with cutaway or shot from a different angle.
A cut where two spliced shots do not match in terms of time or place. A jump cut gives the effect that the camera is literally jumping around.
Jump Cut: A Review of Contemporary Media is a refereed journal devoted to the analysis of film, television, video and related media. Its stated goal is to approach its subject from a "nonsectarian left, feminist, and anti-imperialist" perspective. It takes its name from a film-editing technique in which an abrupt visual change occurs.
JumpCut (not related to online video editing website Jumpcut.com) was founded in December of 1996 and reflected the culmination of its founder, Marc Scarpa, work experience to date. The company pioneered the live webcast genre and produced, developed and executed some of the most innovative interactive programming of the time. The team, which consisted of former television and online producers, hackers and various digital artists, were extremely forward thinking and constantly looked for new ways to develop innovative programming utilizing cutting edge technologies.