Film Terminology and Definitions

Shot
A Shot is any continuous piece of uninterrupted filming. In general most shots last for no more than about 10 seconds. The camera or subjects may move during a shot, however the filming is uninterrupted

Edit
An Edit is classified as any break in the film where one shot ends and the next shot begins.
The four most common types of edit are:
Cuts
Dissolves
Fades
Wipes (occasionally)

Scene
A Scene is a collection of shots, arranged through editing, into a specific order.
Scenes are commonly used to create a narrative

Frame
The Frame is literally the border or edge of the screen in the cinema – it is the physical boundary containing what the audience sees