Glossary · Editing, Sound

J-cut and L-cut

Also called j-cut, l-cut

Edits where the sound of the next shot starts early (J-cut) or the sound of the last shot carries over (L-cut).

Edits where the sound of the next shot starts early (J-cut) or the sound of the last shot carries over (L-cut).

Split edits like these smooth conversations and make transitions feel natural.

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