L cut

noun

L cut

noun

Etymology From the L shape of a piece of physical film when cut for this purpose.

1

Broadcasting, Film, Media, Television An edit transition from one shot to another, where the picture and sound are synchronized but the transitions in each are not coincident.

  • Without L cuts, a conversation between two people can feel like a tennis match.

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