jump cut
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- A cinematographic edit in which a single continuous sequential shot of a subject is broken into two parts, with a piece of footage being removed in order to render the effect of jumping forward in time.
- A sudden switch from running forward to running to the side.
Verb
- Alternative form of jump-cut.
- To abruptly transition to a later moment of the scene.
- To abruptly shift one's focus toward a later point in time; to fast-forward.
- To perform a jump cut.
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