Definition

A method in filmmaking where scenes from different locations or times are shown together to create a more dynamic story.

Example

The director used crosscutting to show the events happening simultaneously in different places.

Conversation

Did you notice how they used crosscutting in that last movie we watched?

Yeah, it really made the scenes more intense and connected.

I think crosscutting is such an effective technique in storytelling.

Absolutely! It keeps the audience engaged and on the edge of their seats.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crosscutting → It is formed from "cross" (from Old English "cros", meaning a structure formed by intersecting lines) and "cutting" (from the verb "cut", meaning to sever or divide). The word "crosscutting" refers to the act of cutting across something, often in a way that intersects or divides it.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cross' as something that intersects and 'cutting' as dividing — together, they describe the action of cutting across something.

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