intercut

/ˈɪntəkʌt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cut between two or more scenes or shots in a film, television show, or video

“The editor decided to intercut between the two characters’ conversations to create a more dynamic scene.”

2. noun

the act of cutting between two or more scenes or shots in a film, television show, or video

“The intercutting between the two scenes added a new level of tension to the story.”

3. noun

a scene or shot that is cut between two others in a film, television show, or video

“The intercut was a brief moment of levity in an otherwise serious scene.”

Synonyms

  • cut between
  • edit
  • splice

Antonyms

  • continuously film
  • shoot in a single take