Editing Slow cutting (section)

{{Short description|Film editing technique}}
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'''Slow cutting''' is a film editing technique characterized by frequent [[long take|lengthy shots]]. Though it depends on context, it is estimated that any shot longer than about fifteen seconds will seem rather slow to many modern-day viewers, especially those who are accustomed to mainstream Western movies, where slow cuts are uncommon. 

Slow cutting can be used to establish a mood before [[fast cutting]] injects energy. Slow cutting may also be used in scenes of calm or reflection, and filmmakers can use slow cutting to slow down the pace, just as the second movement of a symphony or concerto typically does.<ref name="phillips"/>