Cutaways should not be random or irrelevant to your story, but instead should serve a purpose and enhance your main scene. To choose effective cutaways, consider the point of view of your narrator or focal character. If writing in first or third person limited, only use cutaways that your narrator or focal character can see, hear, remember, or imagine. If writing in third person omniscient, you have more freedom to use cutaways that show other characters or locations, but still maintain a clear and consistent voice and tone. Additionally, cutaways should complement or contrast the mood or tone of your main scene. If looking to create harmony, use cutaways that reinforce the emotion or atmosphere of your scene. If looking to create conflict, use cutaways that challenge or contradict the expectation or attitude of your scene. Lastly, consider the pace or rhythm of your scene when selecting cutaways. For a faster action sequence, opt for short and sharp cutaways that create urgency or surprise. To slow down the action, choose longer and smoother cutaways that create depth or reflection.