A "buffer shot" is a

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of inserting a shot into a

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to disguise a mistake, or a

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. Buffer shots are often known as "cheat shots." For example, if Character A is talking to Character B and the

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is briefly in shot while Character A is talking, the editor could insert a shot of Character B listening or reacting, to cover up the mistake. This technique is often used in news reporting when there is no opportunity for re-takes, or to cover up cuts in an

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