jump cut

Meaning

Noun

1. A cinematographic edit in which a single continuous sequential shot of a subject is broken into two parts, with a piece of footage being removed in order to render the effect of jumping forward in time.
2. A sudden switch from running forward to running to the side.

Verb

Alternative form of jump-cut.

Synonyms

cut

cutback

cutting

dots

ellipse

ellipsis

haircut

💇

incision

intersection

plane section

section

shear

surgery

Translations

ellipse

elipse

elipsis