Film Editing Quiz

What is the term for a basic cut from one shot to another shot?

• cut

• merge

• splice

• transition

Which editing technique involves alternating shots of two characters in a conversation?

• cross-cutting

• parallel editing

• shot reverse shot

• montage

What is the term for matching the eyelines of characters in different shots to create a sense of continuity?

• eyeline match

• character match

• shot match

• continuity match

Which editing technique involves matching the action of a character from one shot to another shot?

• fade in

• match cut

• jump cut

• cross dissolve

What is the term for a sudden and noticeable jump in the continuity of a shot?

• cutaway

• fade out

• pan

• jump cut

Which editing technique involves cutting back and forth between two or more parallel actions or storylines?

• cross-cutting

• juxtaposition

• intercutting

• parallel editing

What is the term for editing shots that are related to the main action but not part of the main sequence?

• secondary shots

• insert shots

• cutaway shots

• alternate shots

Which editing technique involves inserting a close-up shot of an object or detail to provide additional information?

• zoom-in

• fade-in

• pan-in

• cut-in

What is the term for editing shots that are inserted into a scene to show something happening elsewhere?

• elsewhere shots

• cutaway shots

• insert shots

• scene shots

Which editing technique involves cutting between shots that are very similar, creating a jarring effect?

• cross dissolve

• fade in

• wipe

• jump cut