The editor's main responsibility is to take the raw footage shot during production and transform it into a cohesive and meaningful story.

Cross-cutting is an editing technique where the editor cuts back and forth between two or more storylines or scenes to create a sense of suspense or excitement.

Jump cuts are used to remove unnecessary footage and condense the film's narrative, resulting in a faster and more streamlined pace.

Fade-in/Fade-out is an editing technique where one shot gradually fades out while the next shot fades in, creating a smooth transition.

A dissolve creates a smooth transition by gradually fading one shot into another, while a fade-in/fade-out involves a complete blackout before transitioning to the next shot.

Montages are used to condense time and show the passage of events, often through a series of short, rapid-fire shots.

Parallel editing involves cutting between two or more storylines or scenes that are happening simultaneously, often to create a sense of contrast or comparison.

Cutaways are used to provide additional information or context that is relevant to the main storyline, often by cutting to a different location or character.

Eyeline match involves cutting between two shots where the characters are looking in the same direction, creating a sense of cause and effect or a connection between the two shots.

Match cuts are used to create a sense of continuity between two scenes by cutting from one shot to another that matches in composition, movement, or subject matter.

Juxtaposition involves cutting between two shots that are visually or thematically contrasting, creating a sense of irony or humor.

Freeze frames are used to create a dramatic or emotional impact by freezing the action at a key moment, often accompanied by a slow-motion or reverse-motion effect.

Discontinuity editing involves cutting between two shots that are visually or temporally disjointed, creating a sense of disorientation or confusion.

Flashbacks are used to provide backstory or context for the main storyline by cutting to a scene that happened in the past.

Reveal cuts are used to create a sense of surprise or revelation by cutting from one shot to another that reveals new information or changes the viewer's understanding of the situation.