A jump cut is when the action naturally jumps from one shot to the next.

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A jump cut is an editing technique in which two sequential shots of the same subject are taken from camera positions that vary only slightly. This gives the effect of jumping forwards in time or can create a jarring or abrupt transition, which is often used to show the passage of time or to engage the audience in a more dynamic way, rather than depicting a smooth, continuous action.

A Jump Cut Is When the Action Naturally Jumps from One