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Understanding Jump Cuts

Understanding Jump Cuts

Riley Hooper

A jump cut is is an abrupt transition, typically in a sequential clip that makes the subject appear to jump from one spot to the other, without continuity.

Read about how to avoid jump cuts and how to use them creatively in the Video School lesson: https://vimeo.com/videoschool/lesson/360/understanding-jump-cuts

Song is "Stay on the Grind" by Kero One from the Vimeo Music Store: https://vimeo.com/musicstore/track/131542/stay-on-the-grind-instrumental-by-kero-one

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