Normally when we want to record to prepare for a cutting point between two consecutive shots such as cutting from a wide shot in a scene to closer coverage we would vary both the size and angle of the shot. Some film makers deliberately choose not to vary the size and angle of the second shot which results in the cut having a jarring effect, literally jumping awkwardly from one shot to the next in the industry this is known as a jump cut.
Filmmakers use jump cuts for several reasons. Some do it just for rebellion, to break the traditional continuity editing. They can be used to add a sense of speed to the sequence of events or it could suggest how the mind works or jump cuts can be used for skipping time.
Here is an example of jump cutting
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