Editing

Take - The single uninterrupted recording of a shot.

Sequence - A series of related shots and scenes forming a unit of action.

Cut - A change from one shot to another.

Jump Cut - An abrupt cut between shots in which a notable jump in time and'or location is demonstrated.

Fade - A means of closing or starting a scene with the image disappearing to black or 'fading up' from black.

Wipe - A transition from one scene to another where the new scene pushes or 'wipes off' the old.

Dissolve - A transition where one scene fades out at the same time as the other fades in, one superimposed over the other. Sometimes called a cross-fade.

Superimpose - placing two or more images above each other in the same frame, usually during a dissolve.

Montage - An editing style which is consciously constructed to achieve a particular effect on an audience as opposed to the invisible editing of Hollywood.

Invisible Editing - Cutting from one shot to another so that the viewer is virtually unaware of the change in the camera's position.

Cross-Cutting - Cutting between two independent, different actions to show the relationship between the two.

Motivated Editing - cutting from one shot to another of the same action so the action seem continuous. Distance and angle changes so long as the action continues in the same manner.

Long Take - A lengthy shot which is uncut.

Slow Motion - Action on a screen at a rate slower than normal.

Shot-Reverse-Shot - Editing where the camera cuts between two interacting/conversing individuals. Frequently employed using an over-the-shoudler shot.

Dubbing - The mxing and recording of dialogue, and various sounds and integrating them after a film/programme has been shot. Also can be used as another term for mixing.

Mixing - Process of combining dialogue, sound effects and music into a single composite soundtrack.

Eyeline Match - The level at which a shot is taken representing the point of view of an observer of average height which serves as a point of reference for succeeding shots in a sequence thus they match up at eyeline!

Match on Action - The matching of details, movement and dialogue from shot to shot to ensure effective continuity.

Rhythm - The sense of movement within a sequence of film based on relationships between the distance of shots and length of shots.

180 Degree Rule - An imaginary line drawn between actors to keep the camera on one side of the action so whent he shots are edited together the perspective remains constant and the audience are not confused.