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JohnP wrote:
2. When cutting from one scene (in a drama) do they often cut to the new
sound - ahead of the picture? I suppose it is for some artistic reason -
but I can't appreciate it.

'Lead sound' on a scene change is a very old technique. Dates back to the
early days of sound movies. It's one of those things that if it is so
obvious, badly done. Same as hand held shots.

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