Editing

Question 1

Jump Cut

Answer 1

An edit that breaks the rule of continuity.

Question 2

Matched Cut

Answer 2

Switching to a different vantage point of the same action.

Question 3

Motivated Edits

Answer 3

Cuts should only occur when there is a reason to make them.

Question 4

Deductive Reasoning

Answer 4

Starting from the big picture then focusing in on the details.

Question 5

Inductive Reasoning

Answer 5

Starting with the details and then moving on to the big picture.

Question 6

Cutaway

Answer 6

Cut related to subject that seems a logical part of the story.

Question 7

Eyeline

Answer 7

The direction in which the subject is looking.

Question 8

Reverse Angle

Answer 8

Shot taken from the opposite side the action from a first shot that does not cross the 180 degree line.

Question 9

180 Degree Line

Answer 9

A line that cameras do not cross to maintain continuity.

Question 10

B-Roll Footage

Answer 10

Visual footage used to support the soundtrack (narration, interview) in a documentary or video production.

Question 11

Sound Bite

Answer 11

Short piece of interview footage (structured to tell a story)

Question 12

Informed Consent

Answer 12

Obtaining permission from someone to appear in a media production in such a way that discloses the purpose of the production and the subject’s right to withdraw from the process.

Question 13

Dissolve

Answer 13

Visual transition in which one source gradually disappears by becoming transparent while another appears by becoming opaque (can be used to soften abrupt change)