jump cut

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jump cut

noun jump cuts · jump-cut · jumpcut

A cinematographic edit in which a single continuous sequential shot of a subject is broken into two parts, with a piece of footage being removed in order to render the effect of jumping forward in time. Jump cuts used to be considered unacceptable mistakes. Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless (1960) was the first time jumpcutting was used extensively in a narrative film.
A sudden switch from running forward to running to the side. “The advantage of a guy being his size and having quick feet, it’s unexpected,” said Marcel Shipp, the running backs coach. “Guys come in thinking he’s a big, bruising back. Then he’ll hit a jump cut on you and head down the sideline.”

verb jump cuts · jump cutting · jump cut · jump-cut · jumpcut

alternative Alternative form of jump-cut

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noun A cinematographic edit in which the view of a subject jumps forward in time

Español	salto de montaje, salto en la edición
Français	coupe sèche, coupe dans le plan

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@misc{jump_cut_2026,
  title = {jump cut},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/jump%20cut},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}