Shot Transitions

Question 1

The cut/straight cut

Answer 1

• An instant switch between shots or scenes, the most common form of edit

Question 2

A fade

Answer 2

• When a scene begins or ends with a slow transition in or out of a block colour
• When used to end a scene it can give a sense of finality
•Fades to white have different connotations as opposed to fades to black

Question 3

The dissolve

Answer 3

• This is the blending of two different shots
• It can be used to show memories, dreams or long periods of time passing
•Can create a hybrid scene, the end of one and the start of another

Question 4

The match cut/ graphic match

Answer 4

• It can match elements from the previous scene to similar ones in the next scene
• It’s an instantaneous cut and can be used to show a place or person at two points in time

Question 5

Iris transition

Answer 5

• This is a manual camera effect used typically to end a scene
• It’s used nowadays typically as a stylistic choice rather than practical

Question 6

Smash cut

Answer 6

• This is a hectic , contrasting cut used to shake awake a viewer

Question 7

J - cut

Answer 7

This is when audio or visual from scene B is displayed in the background of scene A