Match Cuts

Eyeline match: A cut from a character looking somewhere to where they are looking.

This example from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, puts the audience into Harry’s perspective to understand what he is seeing and how he is feeling.

Graphic match: A cut that links two shots together that have a similar composition.

This example from the film Hot Fuzz uses a graphic match cut to show the changing of time, and how that influences the character’s emotions.

Match on action: A cut from one shot to another during an action, usually to emphasize the action.

Match on action is common in fight scenes, such as this fight scene in the film The Batman, where the punch is emphasized.