Jump Cuts, Over-the-Shoulder Shots, Cutaways and Point of View Shots

A jump cut is a cut in film editing in which two sequential shots of the same subject are taken from camera positions that vary only very slightly. Shots taken in this position are caused to 'jump' and create an effect of discontinuity.



Example of an over the shoulder shot.



An over the shoulder shot is a shot of someone taken over the shoulder of another person. The back of the shoulder and head of this person is used to frame the image of whatever the camera is pointing toward.

A cutaway is a shot of something related to but outside the main action of a scene. It's a shot that cuts away from the main action to a separate the main focus. It could be used between shots to add interest.



Example of a POV shot.

 

A point of view shot shows a view from the subject's perspective.

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