Match cutting: definitons

Match on Action: The scene cuts to the next whist keeping the action from the previous scene consistent i.e: Scene A ends with a man running whilst scene B starts with a man running. This links the 2 scenes together whilst keeping it consistent and creates a smooth cut

Scott Pilgram Vs the World, Wright [2010]

Graphic Match: The scene cuts to the next with the same shape/colours from the previous scene. It links together the 2 scenes i.e: A bone thrown into the air then it cuts to a space station [both are a similar shape]

Filmfestival Münster 2013 | In the space-time continuum | (News)
2001: A Space Odyssey, Kubrick [2001]

Eyeline Match: The character looks to something off screen and the scene cuts to another image, creating the impression that the character is looking at the next image on screen i.e: Person A looks out the window then it cuts to a field

Rear Window, Hitchcock [1954]

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