Transition - The way two shots are joined together.
Straight Cut - Straight Cut is when the shot changes to another shot without using any editing between the switch over, its the most commonly used type of transition.
Dissolve - Dissolve is when a shot gradually fades from one shot to another shot, its used to show movement from one location to another and can also be used to indicate time passing.
Fade to Black/White - This is when a shot fades to either black or white, its used to create a sense of time passing or if its done quicky it gives the effect of flash backs.
Fade in / Out - This is when a shot either fades in or it fades out, for example a shot could fade out to black or a shot could fade in from a black screen. It can give the effect of time progressing or it can be used for a montage effect.
Cross-Cutting - Cross-Cutting is a technique that is used to establish action occuring at the same time but in to two different locations, its used to create links between the two shots, the two shots can follow the same storyline or entirely different ones.
Wipe - Wipe is when a line moves accross screen showing a transition from one shot to another. It can be used to show the change between location or time.
Jump Cut - Jump Cut is when a shot abruptly jumps to another shot, its used to create a dramatic switch between settings or a jump in time.
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