Meaning & use
Intercutting
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A film or video editing technique in which shots from two or more different scenes are alternated to suggest simultaneous action or to build tension.
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The director used intercutting between the chase scene and the phone call to heighten suspense.
Intercutting between the wedding and the funeral gave the film a jarring emotional contrast.
A note on using this word
A staple technique in narrative film editing, popularized in early 20th-century cinema by directors like D. W. Griffith.
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crosscuttingparallel editing
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