Transitions in Final Cut Pro

Film Transitions

A film transition is a technique used in the post-production process of film editing and video editing by which scenes or shots are combined. Most commonly this is through a normal cut to the next scene. Most films will also include selective use of other transitions, usually to convey a tone or mood, suggest the passage of time, or separate parts of the story. These other transitions may include dissolves, L cuts, fades (usually to black), match cuts, and wipes.

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Going to the Movies Before T.V.

Going to the movies prior to 1960, and especially prior to the advent of television, could last for several hours, and include many short films along with a single or double feature presentation.