coiski 101: Understanding the Use of Cutaways – Video
George Kiel
Feb 26

Cutaway – a shot that’s usually of something other than the current action. It could be a different subject, a close up of a different part of the subject (eg. the subject’s hands), or just about anything else.
In today’s coiski 101 piece, we explain the use of cutaways and how they’re implemented in today’s digital media.
In case you missed it, check out our latest video feature below in which you can see the use of cutaways implemented in a real-life example.