Match on action

What is match on action?: Match on action is when you change angle of the shot in one scene so a jump cut doesn't have to be used, this stops any confusion. for example, if someone is being filmed walking down the stairs, you edit in a different angle of the feet from the side stepping down, to make the footage less longwinded.

What does it involve?:  It involves editing in a different angle of the same action in a clip so a jump cut is not used. It gives a smoother transition to a different shot but with the same action and setting

Why use it?: Match on action is used instead of a jump cut, so that it does not create any confusion for the viewer. If a jump cut is used, this will throw the viewer off and it will no longer create the illusion that you are there in the film.