The match cut is a perfect example of the golden rule of filmmaking—to show and not tell.
Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned professional in the industry, the match cut should definitely be in your storytelling toolbox.
In theory, it is nothing more than just a simple editing technique. All you have to do is cut between two shots that share something in common, and you’ve got yourself a match cut.
But from Kubrick to Spielberg, when it is in the hands of someone with a true understanding of storytelling, the match cut turns into way more than just a simple cut—it’s a powerful visual metaphor.
Check out my video for some examples, and let’s dive deeper into it.
To start, there are three main types of match cuts—graphic, audio, and movement.
Graphic Match Cut
With the graphic match cut, you focus one particular thing in the frame and change everything else between the shots. That could be a specific object, shape, or even a color.
Author: Toni V. Genov
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
