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How to Make a Match Cut

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Creating and executing a Match cut is simple and your audience will be impressed.

This visual effect can be used as a scene transition,

to create movie magic, or to elevate the complexity of your film.

Here is what you do:

1. Plan your motion.

Make it easily repeatable.

Make sure you use a tripod.

Do the motion completely.

This may take multiple takes.

2. Repeat the exact same motion changing an element,

like the location, a piece of clothing, or an object.

3. Cut between the shots and voila, Match Cut!

You can also do this with shapes.

1. Frame your shot with a specific shape or object.

Shot in 1 location, then another.

2. Then, cut between the shots. That’s a Match Cut!

Here’s a tip - some people use clear tape to mark their viewfinder with an outline of the shape, making it easier to move from shot to shot.

More Editing Tips and Tricks Check out Editing Fx

See you next time on Screengoat!

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How to Make a Match Cut

Creating and executing a Match cut is simple and your audience will be impressed.

This visual effect can be used as a scene transition,

to create movie magic, or to elevate the complexity of your film.

Here is what you do:

1. Plan your motion.

Make it easily repeatable.

Make sure you use a tripod.

Do the motion completely.

This may take multiple takes.

2. Repeat the exact same motion changing an element,

like the location, a piece of clothing, or an object.

3. Cut between the shots and voila, Match Cut!

You can also do this with shapes.

Shot in 1 location, then another.

2. Then, cut between the shots. That’s a Match Cut!

Here’s a tip - some people use clear tape to mark their viewfinder with an outline of the shape, making it easier to move from shot to shot.

More Editing Tips and Tricks Check out Editing Fx

See you next time on Screengoat!

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​Filmora - A free editing software with a lot of great presets. This program is perfect for new editors but even a savvy editor can have fun and elevated projects with this software. There is a text, animation and sound package included and an option to upgrade.

​Final Cut Pro - Is NOT a free editing software but has nearly all of the capabilities as pro editing software. The interface is very user friendly and as easy to use as a basic editing program.

Premiere Pro - Is NOT a free editing program. This is a professional level program. Premiere is a part of the Adobe Suite and works via "Dynamic Link" with other programs like After Effects. The user interface is complicated and you will need a teacher and tutorials to navigate the program.

DaVinci Resolve - Is a free editing program. This is a professional level program. The cool part is the option to make the interface look like Final Cut or Premiere. There is a learning curve to the program but it is free. Also known for its color grading capabilities.

How to Make a Match Cut

Creating and executing a Match cut is simple and your audience will be impressed.

This visual effect can be used as a scene transition,

to create movie magic, or to elevate the complexity of your film.

Here is what you do:

1. Plan your motion.

Make it easily repeatable.

Make sure you use a tripod.

Do the motion completely.

This may take multiple takes.

2. Repeat the exact same motion changing an element,

like the location, a piece of clothing, or an object.

3. Cut between the shots and voila, Match Cut!

You can also do this with shapes.

Shot in 1 location, then another.

2. Then, cut between the shots. That’s a Match Cut!

Here’s a tip - some people use clear tape to mark their viewfinder with an outline of the shape, making it easier to move from shot to shot.

More Editing Tips and Tricks Check out Editing Fx

See you next time on Screengoat!

Recent Posts

Filmora - A free editing software with a lot of great presets. This program is perfect for new editors but even a savvy editor can have fun and elevated projects with this software. There is a text, animation and sound package included and an option to upgrade.

Final Cut Pro - Is NOT a free editing software but has nearly all of the capabilities as pro editing software. The interface is very user friendly and as easy to use as a basic editing program.