Cutaway Shot

A cutaway shot is a shot that briefly interrupts the main action by inserting another shot, then returns to the original scene. It provides additional visual context, conveys time passage, or helps smooth edits.

• Used to add visual information related to the main shot.
• Helps in covering mistakes or bridging continuity gaps.
• Commonly used as B-roll footage to enhance storytelling.

Example:
A scene of a man eating in a restaurant might cut to a close-up of a singer performing in the background, then return to the man’s plate, now partially empty, to indicate time passing.