Simple, powerful technique for motivated edits and better storytelling.

First, the J cut and the L cut explained by Fandor. For more detail, check out Vimeo Blog’s guide to J cuts and L cuts, defined:

Next: take a look at the way Now You See It‘s video essay on sound design uses J cuts almost exclusively, to transition from example to example, so that we hear the next scene before we see it:

Further viewing

Try J + L cuts between entire scenes:

Film School: The Power of Overlapping Edits

J and L cuts are just one of 10 simple editing tips from editor and educator This Guy Edits:

Film School: 10 Simple Editing Tips