For split edits, what’s the difference between L and J cuts?
J-cuts are when the audio proceeds the visual
L-cuts are when the audio from a shot is carried to the next shot
J and L cuts can be used to make powerful openings and closings to films. J cuts can add interest to the movie before even seeing the first image. L cuts make the film seem to continue once the film is over.
J and L cuts are used to add significance and make certain scenes appear less awkward than other editing techniques.
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“you hear the audio before it cuts to the video for J-cuts. In other cases you will see the visual before the audio which is a L-cut” -Mr. Le Duc