Transitions There are several different types of transitions in film. They transfer one shot to another. The most common one you will find is the jump cut where the shot ends and is instantaneously replaced with then next. Fade Where the proceeding shot fades into black from which the following shot emerges. It can show tiredness or a passage of time. Dissolve or cross fade The proceeding shot emerges into the following shot, resulting in two shots being super imposed. It can show the association between a subject and another subject or a location. Wipe This is where one image is revealed over another horizontally, vertically, diagonally or even using a shape or pattern such as a diamond. It can show momentum and motion or can add to humour. Pace & Rhythm The duration of a shot can reflect the narrative context, conveying action and urgency in a car chase for example. For a slower paced and less intense scene shots will last longer. Longer lasting shots c
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