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What is a wipe?
A wipe is a transition effect where one video clip replaces another by moving across the screen in a chosen direction. It’s commonly used in films and presentations.
Why do filmmakers use wipe?
Filmmakers use the wipe transition to signal a shift in time, location, or narrative. It replaces one scene with another in a dynamic way. Audiences are guided smoothly between different locations, times, or parallel storylines without a jarring cut like a jump cut.
When to use wipe transition?
Use wipe when you need to:
- Indicate a time or location change.
- Create a stylized or retro feel.
- Show parallel storylines or compare scenes.
- Add a more dynamic transition than a cut or fade.
How are fades and wipes used in video editing?
Fades transition to or from black, signaling the start or end of scenes. Wipes replace one image with another using a sliding motion, creating energetic transitions and signifying narrative shifts.
