A Flow Cut in LumaFusion

A flow cut connects two clips by matching movement, action, or direction to create a seamless, natural transition.

Instead of drawing attention to the edit, a flow cut keeps the viewer’s eye moving through the scene. When the movement in one shot continues naturally into the next, the cut feels almost invisible.

What Is a Flow Cut?

A flow cut is a cut where the action or movement from one clip leads smoothly into the next clip.

This could be a person running, a camera pan, a hand movement, or any visual motion that continues in the same direction across the edit.

Why Use Flow Cuts?

• They keep the story flowing naturally
• They maintain momentum and energy
• They create seamless, professional-feeling edits
• They work well for action, movement, and fast-paced scenes

How to Create a Flow Cut in LumaFusion

1. Place your two clips on the timeline.
2. Find a strong movement or action in the first clip.
3. Cut at the peak of the movement.
4. Make sure the movement continues naturally in the second clip.
5. Adjust the timing if needed until the cut feels smooth.

Quick Examples

• Movement match: running to running.
• Direction match: pan to pan.
• Action match: one action continuing into another.

Common Mistakes

• Changing the motion direction and breaking the flow
• Cutting too early or too late
• Mismatched framing or a sudden jump in scale
• No clear visual anchor for the viewer to follow

Pro Tip

Use subtle overlaps of around 100–300ms if the audio is also flowing. Let the motion guide the viewer and avoid calling attention to the cut.

Great edits aren’t just seen. They’re felt. Use flow cuts to keep your story moving.

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