Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Editing grammar & transitions · Working

Smash cut

Also called: hard cut

ELI5

An abrupt cut creating a strong contrast in image, sound, scale or emotion.

Used in conversation

“Let’s review the smash cut in the next edit session.”

Pitch context

You may encounter “Smash cut” in editing, colour, post & delivery conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Explains how recorded material becomes a finished, approved and technically deliverable work.

Connected terms

  • Hard cutThe search label “Hard cut” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 8

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.