Film Editing Quiz 1

What does 'Cut' refer to in film editing?

• A technique to show simultaneous events

• An abrupt transition to a different scene

• The connection from one shot to the next

• Editing technique to hide a cut

What is the purpose of 'Continuity' in film editing?

• To cut back and forth between two characters

• To hide the fact that a cut has occurred

• To ensure things remain the same from shot to shot

• To show time passing

What are 'Jump Cuts'?

• When there is no continuity between shots

• Cuts that show two events happening at the same time

• Abrupt cuts from one thing to another

• Transitions that use elements from the previous scene

What does 'Montage' depict in film editing?

• A series of shots showing simultaneous events

• An editing technique to hide cuts

• A series of shots and moments together showing something over time

• An abrupt and jarring edit from one scene to another

What is 'Shot Reverse Shot' used for?

• To show time passing

• To depict simultaneous events

• To cut back and forth between two characters

• To ensure continuity

What is 'Cross Cutting'?

• An editing technique to hide a cut

• A series of shots to ensure continuity

• A technique to show two events happening simultaneously

• An abrupt cut from one thing to another

What is a 'Cutaway'?

• A cut that ensures things remain the same from shot to shot

• An abrupt cut from one thing to another, moving away from the main action

• A technique to show two events happening at the same time

• A series of shots showing something over time

What is an 'Invisible Cut'?

• An abrupt and jarring edit from one scene to another

• A technique to ensure continuity

• A cut from one shot to the next

• An editing technique used to hide the fact that a cut has occurred

What is a 'Match Cut'?

• A technique to show simultaneous events

• An abrupt cut from one scene to another

• A cut that shows time passing

• A transition that uses elements from the previous scene to move to the next scene

What defines a 'Smash Cut'?

• A cut that ensures continuity

• An editing technique to hide a cut

• An abrupt and/or jarring edit that cuts from one scene to another without pause

• A technique to show two events happening at the same time