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Intercut: meaning, definitions and examples

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intercut

 

[ หŒษชntษ™rหˆkสŒt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

film editing

To insert a shot or scene into a movie or television show at a particular point in the editing process, often to create a sense of continuity or to enhance the storytelling.

Synonyms

incorporate, insert, splice.

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Word Description / Examples
intercut

Used in film editing to describe the technique of alternating between different scenes for effects like comparison or to show simultaneous events.

  • The director decided to intercut the scenes of the protagonist's dream with reality to create a surreal effect.
  • They often intercut scenes of the battle with the characters' backstories to emphasize their motivations.
insert

Used in general situations to mean placing something into something else, common in everyday language and writing.

  • Please insert your card into the ATM to withdraw money.
  • He inserted a new paragraph into his essay to clarify his argument.
splice

Typically used in technical or scientific contexts to refer to joining ends of materials like film, rope, or genetic material.

  • The sailor showed me how to splice two ropes together.
  • The technician had to splice the wires to complete the circuit.
incorporate

Used when adding or including something as part of a whole, often in a formal or academic setting.

  • The teacher asked the students to incorporate their research findings into the final report.
  • She incorporated feedback from her colleagues into the project proposal.

Examples of usage

  • During post-production, the editor decided to intercut the close-up of the protagonist with the wide shot of the city skyline.
  • The director wanted to intercut the flashback scenes with the present-day action to build suspense.

Translations

Translations of the word "intercut" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น intercalar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ€เคš เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ เค•เคพเคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einschneiden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyisipkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัั‚ะฐะฒะปัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wstawiaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒฟๅ…ฅใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intercaler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intercalar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท araya girmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฝ์ž…ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฏุฑุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vloลพit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vloลพiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’ๅ…ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vstaviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรณta inn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะฝะณั–ะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daxil etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intercalar

Etymology

The term 'intercut' originated in the early days of cinema and refers to the technique of alternating between two or more scenes in a film to create a sense of parallel action or to juxtapose different storylines. This editing technique has become a fundamental aspect of film and television production, allowing filmmakers to manipulate time, space, and narrative flow. The use of intercutting can enhance the emotional impact of a scene and engage the audience in a more dynamic viewing experience.

See also: cut, cutaway, cutback, cute, cuticle, cutie, cutlass, cutlery, cutlet, cutoff, cutout, cutter, cutters, cutthroat, cutting, cuttings, offcuts, undercut.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,731, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.