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Definition

a brief shot that interrupts the main action of a film, often to depict related matter or supposedly concurrent action, usually, although not always, followed by a cut back to the first shot.

Examples

  • 1.If the main shot is of a man walking down an alley, possible cutaways may include a shot of a cat on a nearby dumpster or a shot of a person watching from a window overhead.

Synonyms

  • a brief shot that interrupts the main action of a film, often to depict related matter or supposedly concurrent action, usually, although not always, followed by a cut back to the first shot.

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