L-Cut

L-cut

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In plain words

The sound of the previous scene carries over into the next picture, tying the two cuts into one event.

When to use it

To carry dialogue or narration over a reaction shot. To extend the sound of a parachute opening into the ground scene.

Example videos

12 Most Used CUTS & Transitions in Hollywood — Explainer: See the L-cut, where the previous scene's sound continues into the next picture.
Editing Transitions Every Filmmaker Should Know — Explainer: See an example of an L-cut in a dialogue scene.
ALL Types of Cuts in AI Filmmaking | Full Showcase and Tutorial — AI: See an example of an L-cut applied to AI scenes.

In AI video, like this

A generated clip (4 to 5 seconds) is longer than the edited length, so you have spare sound left over from A. Use atrim to keep A's sound for 0.5 to 1.5 seconds after the cut, and place B's sound with adelay, then amix. This is the default when joining several cuts as "one event, many cuts".

One-click prompt

Two-shot sequence: Shot 1, close-up of an old man saying "We have to leave tonight" in a dim kitchen, 4 seconds; hard cut to Shot 2, a young woman packing a suitcase in a bedroom, 4 seconds. The voice and kitchen hum of Shot 1 keep playing for one second over Shot 2's picture before its own sound takes over.

See it in real films and ads

StudioBinder — What is an L Cut in Film

AI-made examples

Dom the AI Tutor — L-Cut chapter

Recommended for scenes like these

Techniques that pair well

← J-CutSound Bridge →