External rhythm

In filmmaking, external rhythm, also called cutting rhythm, is established by the duration of the shots that make up a scene. Lengthening or shortening the duration of the shots establishes a rhythmic pattern that can complement or contrast with the internal rhythm and content of a scene or sequence.

The kinds of transitions (e.g., cut, fade, dissolve, wipe) used from shot to shot or from scene to scene also affect the nature of the cutting rhythm.

Film editing

Concept

choreography, synchronization, interaction, attentional control, master shot, parallel cut

Technique

blindfolding, clues, cutaway, eyeline match, points of view, multiple exposure, optical illusion, shuffling, split screen, transition

Insertion	dialogue, match cut, Long shot, Insert

Timelapsing	jump cut (axial cut), slow motion

Other	fast cutting, montage

Storytelling

cut on action, contrast cut, shot reverse shot, flashback / flashforward

Action

smash cut, cross cut, slow cutting, montage, walk and talk

Rule

Term

Editing

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