Jump-cutting

Jump-cutting

A jump-cut is known as a time saving technique. It is most commonly used in Youtube videos. The shots will be taken from almost the same point, shooting the same subject. When edited together these shots will give the effect of jumping forward in time.

Georges Melies was one of the first known filmmakers to use this technique. Milies discovered the 'jump' by accident while creating on-screen magic tricks. Many filmmakers from then on used jump-cutting in their films to ensure continuity.

Georges Milies jump-cut:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FrdVdKlxUk

A jump-cut must not be confused with a match-cut. The differences are very similar with different results.
The jump-cut shows shots from not quite the same angle but of the same subject.

The match-cut is a continuing shot from the exact same position.