Definition
Editing is the process of placing images and sounds in an order that tells the story, creates emotion and implants ideas in the audience
Elements
Graphic edit
A graphic edit is when the edit is made where the two shots are similar - this can be called a match cut.
Rhythmic edit
Edits are done consistently to a beat (or slower/faster). This can create a mood.
Spacial edit
Edits that helps understand the dimensions in a space. For instance, cutting from an establishing shot to an interior has an understanding that these two places are connected.
Temporal edit
Edits that helps the audience understand how time may be manipulated. A fade to black between shots can suggest that time has passed between them.
Transitions
For example straight cut, fade, fade to black, fade to white.
Parallel editing
Cutting from one scene to another - creates some kind of connection between two scenes.
L Cut / J Cut
Either sound or vision cuts before the other.
Montage
A group of shots that show the progression of time - usually while something is changing/improving.