jumpcut

jumpcut is the alternative spelling of jump cut.

jumpcut is the alternative spelling of jump-cut.

Meaning of jump cut

jump cut (plural jump cuts)

A cinematographic edit in which a single continuous sequential shot of a subject is broken into two parts, with a piece of footage being removed in order to render the effect of jumping forward in time.
- Jump cuts used to be considered unacceptable mistakes. Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless (1960) was the first time jumpcutting was used extensively in a narrative film.2002, Michael Wohl, Editing Techniques with Final Cut Pro, Peachpit Press, →ISBN, page 57
A sudden switch from running forward to running to the side.
- “The advantage of a guy being his size and having quick feet, it’s unexpected,” said Marcel Shipp, the running backs coach. “Guys come in thinking he’s a big, bruising back. Then he’ll hit a jump cut on you and head down the sideline.”2015 October 24, Ben Shpigel, “Chris Ivory, a Bulldozing Ballet Dancer, Keeps Defenders on Their Toes”, in The New York Times

jump-cut (third-person singular simple present jump-cuts, present participle jump-cutting, simple past and past participle jump-cut)

(ambitransitive) To abruptly transition to a later moment of the scene.
- The segment ends with a shot of the enthusiastic audience before again jump-cutting to Caleb Peterson reprising “Ol' Man River” surrounded by the black chorus, the white chorus ranged behind and above them.2014, Kirsten Pullen, Like a Natural Woman: Spectacular Female Performance in Classical Hollywood, Rutgers University Press, →ISBN
(figuratively, intransitive) To abruptly shift one's focus toward a later point in time; to fast-forward.
- Jump-cut to last year: Kunlun Group Limited, a Chinese gaming company, acquired full ownership of Grindr. In January of this year, Simkhai stepped down as CEO.2018 November 8, Lance Richardson, “Making Grindr Kinder”, in Slate
(intransitive) To perform a jump cut.
- After Lake insisted the sixth-year senior hadn’t impressed enough in practice to contribute in their first two games, McGrew responded with 31 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just six carries Saturday — releasing a guttural growl after jump-cutting and crossing the goal line for a 13-yard score...2021 September 18, Mike Vorel, “After two frustrating losses, the dam finally breaks in Washington’s 52-3 win over Arkansas State”, in The Seattle Times

Noun
plural	jumpcuts
Verb
third-person singular present	jumpcuts
present participle	jumpcutting
past participle	jumpcut
past	jumpcut

What is jumpcut the alternative spelling of?: Jumpcut is the alternative spelling of jump cut.

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