Cutaway Shot: What It Is and How to Use It
Cutaway shots are the small shots that hold an edit together - the second hands, the laptop screens, the listener nodding. A practical guide for anyone editing business video.
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Cutaway shots are the small shots that hold an edit together - the second hands, the laptop screens, the listener nodding. A practical guide for anyone editing business video.
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