One of the most basic things you can do using a video editing program is to add transitions in between clips. True to its name, transitions create a gradual change from one scene to the next, avoiding abrupt cuts in the video unless of course, the editor does that on purpose.

There are a number of video transitions that are very useful when creating videos for different reasons. The most common – and possibly the most popular – is the fade in/out transition. This is when a scene fades out to a color (usually black) or to another scene as though it’s slowly disappearing right before your eyes.

It’s just one of many though. If you want to learn more about the different types of video transitions and the ways you can use them, you can visit Media College.com

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