Split edit

Also known as audio split edit.

An edit in which the picture and corresponding audio change at different times.

In practice

J-cuts lead with incoming audio and L-cuts carry outgoing audio forward, allowing scene transitions to be motivated by sound rather than simultaneous hard cuts.

Explore related entries

J-cut
L-cut
Sound bridge

Sources

Create J and L cuts in Premiere Pro · Adobe

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