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Cutaway vs. Cross-Cut: Master Essential Video Editing Terms with This Expert Video Breakdown

## Cutaway

A cutaway is a shot that inserts a different location into the main continuous scene. It is often used to show a different setting, flashback, or dream.

Cross-Cut

A cross-cut is rapid shifting from one scene to another scene, often at a moment of high drama. Typically shot in close-up, it gives multiple character perspectives within an individual scene.

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