Which shot type is used to avoid jump-cuts?

• A. Reaction Shot
• B. Establishing Shot
• C. Cutaway or Insert shot
• D. Overhead Shot

Answer: (C)

Continuity in editing relies on bridging edits so the audience doesn’t notice the cut. A cutaway or insert shot does this by briefly pulling the viewer away from the main action to a different detail, then returning to the original shot. That momentary shift hides the edit and smooths the transition, which is exactly how jump-cuts are avoided. A cutaway might show a nearby object or a different action, while an insert focuses on a specific detail that adds meaning and continuity. The other shot types serve other purposes—reaction shots convey a character’s response, establishing shots set the scene, and overhead shots provide a different perspective—but they aren’t primarily used to mask edits in the same way.