parallel editing

Parallel editing is an effect used in film editing and shows two clips running side by side switching between each clip. It has lots of effects linked to it but the main point is to show that two things are happening at once, sometimes could be telling two stories at once or just showing things from a different point of view.

Here is an example of parallel editing. This clip is effective as it shows a view from both armies and shows that what they are both doing at the exact same time before they go into battle.