TRANSITION

9 Essential Editing Transitions

Editing Basics: Cut - it is an instant switch/ transition from one shot to another.

And it is by far the most common way to transition between scenes.

Creative Transition: Fade - One of the original editing transitions that is still used today is the fade. A fade is when a shott dissolves to, or from a solid color. Usually black or white. A fade from black is a common way to open a film as it eases the audience into the beginning of the story.

• fade to black can give a gradual sense of closure at the end, like opening and closing a book.

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