{"id":83028,"date":"2016-10-27T09:38:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-27T14:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=83028"},"modified":"2016-10-27T09:52:36","modified_gmt":"2016-10-27T14:52:36","slug":"match-cuts-for-video-editors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/match-cuts-for-video-editors\/","title":{"rendered":"The Editor\u2019s Toolbox: Match Cuts"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"the-match-cut-is-a-timeless-video-editing-technique-that-adds-rhythm-flow-and-style-to-any-project-lets-explore-this-eye-catching-storytelling-method\">The Match Cut is a timeless video editing technique that adds rhythm, flow, and style to any project. Let&#8217;s explore this eye-catching storytelling method.<\/h2>\n<p><em>Top image via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sonypictures.com\/corp\/divisions.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Sony Pictures<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>match cut:<\/strong> Merging <strong>two separate scenes<\/strong> into a <strong>single\u00a0seemingly fluid shot. <\/strong>It&#8217;s\u00a0one of the most visually satisfying cuts available to filmmakers. It requires foresight, <strong>top-notch camera work,<\/strong> and an editor who knows what they&#8217;re doing.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/cgmzz\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Celia Gomez<\/a> recently released a supercut of films that have nailed the eye-catching <strong>match cut.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MATCH CUT: The Art of Cinematic Technique\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/188527960?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>match cut<\/strong> is an extremely effective edit\u00a0due to the<strong>\u00a0rapid pacing<\/strong> that throws viewers into an entirely different scene in the <strong>blink of an eye<\/strong>. Super-fast-paced movies, like anything <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0000399\/?ref_=nv_sr_1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">David Fincher<\/a>\u00a0makes or last year&#8217;s<em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1596363\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The Big Short<\/a>,<\/em> rely on these cuts to keep the film <strong>flying through space and time<\/strong>. The characters or objects in motion usually move from one end of the frame to the next as <strong>the edit happens mid-motion.<\/strong> Take this fun little <strong>match cut<\/strong> from<em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0061722\/?ref_=nv_sr_3\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The Graduate<\/a><\/em>. It&#8217;s about as seamless as they come.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-83421 size-full\" title=\"The Editor\u2019s Toolbox: Match Cuts - The Graduate\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Graduate-Match-Cut.gif\" alt=\"The Editor\u2019s Toolbox: Match Cuts - The Graduate\" width=\"755\" height=\"325\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mgm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">MGM<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>match cut<\/strong> is\u00a0an excellent way to demonstrate your ability to<strong> plan<\/strong> and have a <strong>clear distinct vision for your work<\/strong>. Knowing how you will edit your video while you&#8217;re shooting is key when dealing with this type of work. Perhaps one of the most famous <strong>match cuts<\/strong> ever is in <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0056172\/?ref_=nv_sr_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Lawrence of Arabia<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0ccB1KTzr9o?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Although the image isn&#8217;t <em>technically<\/em> the same, the idea of <strong>removing a small light source<\/strong> like a match and immediately replacing it with a shot of <strong>another light source<\/strong> (the sun) is pretty magnificent. The <strong>audio\u00a0editing<\/strong> is crucial as well; without the sound of him blowing the match out, the silence of the sunrise wouldn&#8217;t be as effective.<\/p>\n<p>Some uses of this technique can imply a greater meaning or metaphor to your story, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rILqMwCVcS4\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Psycho<\/em> transition<\/a> in the video above (her life escaping down the drain). But on a basic level, <strong>match cuts<\/strong> are\u00a0an excellent way to change time and location in a way that feels stylish and effortless.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"follow-in-these-editing-footsteps\">Follow In These Editing Footsteps<\/h3>\n<p>One of the best filmmakers working today, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0942367\/?ref_=nv_sr_2\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Edgar Wright<\/a>, makes use of this technique in order to amplify the comedy in his films. Working perfectly with his insanely <strong>fast-paced tones<\/strong>, every scene<strong> flows together in a rapid comedic burst of energy.<\/strong> This video essay released by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/everyframeapainting\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Every Frame a Painting<\/a> explains why this type of editing is crucial to today&#8217;s audience.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Edgar Wright - How to Do Visual Comedy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/96558506?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more video editing tips and tricks<\/strong>, check out these previous explorations into editing styles and methods:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/8-essential-cuts-every-editor-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">8 Essential Cuts Every Editor Should Know<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/cutting-commercials-editing-15-30-and-60-second-spots\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Cutting Commercials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/cutting-on-the-blink-editing-tips-from-walter-murch\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Cutting on the Blink: Editing Tips from Walter Murch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/12-video-editing-tips-cutting-documentary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">12 Video Editing Cuts for Cutting a Documentary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/3-stages-editing-corporate-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">3 Stages of Editing a Corporate Video<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/secret-of-dissolve-transition\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The Secrets to Using a Dissolve Transition Effectively<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What are some of your favorite examples of match cuts?<\/strong> Share in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Match Cut is a timeless video editing technique that adds rhythm, flow, and style to any project. 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