Film Editing Straight Cut Transition Blog Entry

 A Straight Cut Transition is the most basic transition to move to the next shot of the same scene. A transition from one take to another with no effect. A straight cut is the basis of a continuous edit, ensuring that the film remains consistent throughout its run. This transition is used in film editing because straight cuts can create destructive connections between moments in a scene, form the basis of montages, or provide a connecting thread to maintain the 180-degree rule. The straight cut transition compares to the Jump Cut and Dissolve transitions as straight cuts are more smoother than jump cuts as they jump from one scene to another very quickly making it seem more choppy. Dissolve transitions fade from one scene to another to indicate time has passed, while straight cuts are used to indicate a relation to something in the film.