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Comprehensive glossary of filmmaking terms, concepts, and techniques.

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A continuity guideline requiring the camera to stay on one side of an imaginary line between two subjects.

The maintenance of consistent spatial, temporal, and physical details across shots in a scene.

An editing style in which shots are very short in duration, creating rapid visual rhythm and a sense of energy or urgency.

An edit that joins two shots by matching a visual element, shape, movement, or action across the cut.

A sequence of short shots edited together to condense time, convey information, or create emotional effect through juxtaposition.