Editing

Straight Cut
This is when there is a sudden change of shot from one view point to another

Match Cut
This is when a familiar relationship between the shots makes the change seem smooth

Motivated Cut
This is a cut used to show the viewer something not immediately visible.

The Jump Cut
This is an abrupt switch from one scene to another.

Reaction Shot
This is a shot in which a participant reacts to events that has just been shown on the screen.

The Wipe
This is where one shot wipes to the next, for instance to show the passing of time.

The Fade
The impact of a fade show the passing of time because there is a use of a black screen, it's a way of moving from one scene to another.

The Dissolve
This is used to show the link between the two scenes.

Screen Time
Whenever a clip is put together the director decides how much someone appears on screen. This can suggest how important or unimportant a character is. An example of this could be that if a character with disability has less screen time this would reinforce the stereotype that disabled people are a minority group.

Slow Motion and Fast Play
This is editing technique, and the impact could suggest that it is a comedy moment or it creates emphasis.

Parallel Cut
Editing that alternates shots of two or more areas of action occurring in two different places. Creates a link between the two different scenes.

Graphic Match
Any juxtaposition of graphically similar images

Distortion
This create the effect of brokenness or craziness. It makes the viewer feel the same as the character.

Flash Back
It creates a connection with the character and their past.