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Clip Transitions

Add smooth transitions between video clips with built-in presets and optional sound effects.

What are Transitions?

Transitions create smooth visual effects when switching between video clips. Instead of a hard cut, you can add fades, wipes, slides, and more cinematic effects.

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Cross-Dissolve

Both clips blend together

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Directional

Wipe, slide, push effects

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Cinematic

Zoom blur, light leak, flash

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Sound Effects

Swoosh, whoosh sounds

Adding a Transition

Transitions appear between two adjacent clips on the video track.

1

Locate the Gap

Find the junction between two clips on the timeline. A small icon appears between clips when transitions are available.

2

Double-Click or Right-Click

Double-click the transition icon or right-click and select "Add Transition" to open the transition picker.

3

Choose a Preset

Browse categories (Basic, Motion, Cinematic, Creative) and click a preset to apply it.

Transition Categories

Basic (Free)

Smooth Fade

Classic cross-dissolve

Quick Cut

Fast 100ms fade

Dissolve

Noise dissolve effect

Motion (Free)

Slide Left/Right

Directional slide + swoosh

Wipe

Edge wipe in any direction

Push

Push out with whoosh

Cinematic (Pro)

Zoom Impact

Zoom blur + boom

Whip Pan

Fast pan + swish

Light Leak

Dreamy light effect

Adjusting Transition Duration

Control how long the transition takes to complete.

Duration Range

0.1s

Minimum

2.0s

Maximum

Use the duration slider in the transition picker or drag the transition edges on the timeline.

Transition Sound Effects

Many presets include optional sound effects that play during the transition.

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Swoosh

Smooth motion sound for slides

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Whoosh

Fast motion for push effects

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Impact

Dramatic boom for zoom impact

Flash

Quick flash sound effect

Adjust sound effect volume in the transition settings, or disable it entirely.

Pro Tips

Keep it Simple

For professional tutorials, subtle fades (0.3-0.5s) work best. Save dramatic effects for intros and outros.

Consistency

Use the same transition style throughout your video for a cohesive look.

Preview Before Export

Play through the timeline to preview transitions. GPU-accelerated preview shows the exact effect.