How do you create an L-cut in Premiere?

Creating an L-cut in Premiere involves adjusting the audio and video tracks of a clip so that the audio can continue playing even after the video has switched to the next clip. This is a common technique used in film and video editing to enhance the storytelling by allowing the audio from one scene to carry into the next.

Holding down the ALT key while dragging a clip to the left allows you to adjust the audio portion of the clip independently of the video portion. This creates the L-cut effect, as it enables you to trim the video while keeping the audio intact. By dragging to the left, you extend the audio's presence beyond the visual, thus forming the distinct L shape when plotted on a timeline.

This is essential in editing as it allows for smoother transitions between scenes, making the final product feel more cohesive and believable to the audience. The other methods provided do not achieve the same result; for instance, simply splitting the clip or selecting an option from a right-click menu does not facilitate the necessary independent manipulation of audio and video to create the L-cut effect.