Transition Type

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Transitions, eg cut (jump-cutting), dissolve, fade, wipe. Purposes of storytelling (engaging the viewer, providing and withholding information, development of drama, relationship to genre); combination of shots; 180o rule; creating pace.
.Fades the shot to a single colour, usually black or white. The "fade to black" and "fade from black" are ubiquitous in film and television. They usually signal the beginning and end of scenes.Fades can be used between shots to create a sort of crossfade which, for example, fades briefly to white before fading to the next shot.Crossfades have a more relaxed feel than a cut and are useful if you want a meandering pace, contemplative mood, etc. Scenery sequences work well with crossfades, as do photo montages.One shot is progressively replaced by another shot in a geometric pattern. There are many types of wipe, from straight lines to complex shapes.Wipes often have a coloured border to help distinguish the shots during the transition.Wipes are a good way to show changing location.