Transitions

A transition blends one clip into the next on a cut: a dissolve, a slide, a zoom, and on audio a crossfade. Transitions sit between two touching clips on the same track.

Add a transition

• Drag a transition from the Transitions panel onto a cut.
• Or select a clip and press T (or Add Transition in its menu): a dissolve with a constant-power crossfade, half a second long, lands on the cut nearer the playhead (or the other one when that side has nothing to blend with).

A transition is refused with a reason when it can't go there: Transitions go between two touching clips, Audio tracks only take audio transitions, Track is locked.

Resize and align

• Drag either edge of a transition to lengthen or shorten it. The other side mirrors it, so it stays aligned on the cut; hold Alt to change one side only.
• Alignment: Start at Cut, Center at Cut or End at Cut keeps the total length and moves it relative to the cut.
• A side can be at most half its clip.

When a clip has no extra media past its edge, the transition repeats the edge frame and warns Some frames are repeated: a clip has no extra media past its edge. Trim the clip a little to give it room.

Transition settings

Select a transition to see its settings in the Inspector:

Apply to All Cuts copies this transition to every cut on the track. Delete transition removes it.

FAQ

Why can't I drop a transition between my clips?

They don't touch. Close the gap first, then drop it on the cut.

Can a transition change only the sound?

Yes. Set the Effect to None (cut) and keep the audio Crossfade.