Cut by Cut : Editing Your Film or Video

On a scripted show the rule of thumb is: One script page equals one minute of cut footage; a 30-page script would be 30 minutes of cut footage.

1.a. Example of an eyeline match. Notice that in the boy’s close-up, he maintains the correct eyeline.

the 30° rule: Vary the new camera angle at least 30° from the last and your angles should cut together “like butter.”