Continuity Editing- the most common type of editing, which aims to create a sense of reality and time moving forward. Also nick named invisble editing referring to how the technique does not draw attention.
Jump cut- An abrupt, disorientating transitional device in the middle of a continuous shot in which the action is noticeably advanced. Done to create discontinuity for artistic effect.
Cross cutting- the editing technique of alternating, interweaving or interspersing one narrative action (scene, sequence or event) with another- usually in different locations of places, thus combining the two. Often used to dramatically build tension and/or suspense in chase scenes.
Cutaways- A brief shot that momentarily interrupts continuos action by briefly inserting another related action. Object, or person (sometimes not part of the principle scene or main action) followed by a cutback to the original shot
Freeze frame- the effect of seemingly stopping a film in order to focus in on one event or element
Eye-line match- cuts from one character to what that character has been looking at
Graphic match- an edit effect in which two different objects of the same shape are dissolved from one into the other.
Juxtaposition- the placement of two (often opposed) images on either sides of an edit to create an effect
Linear narrative- a style of storytelling in which events happen chronologically
Montage editing- the juxtaposition of seemingly unconnected images in order to create meaning
Match on action- A shot that emphasies continuty of space and time by matching the action of the preceding shot with the continuation of the action.