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Hollywood Transitions Library

Professional transitions to connect your scenes. 55 FREE cinematic effects included for all users!

What Are Professional Transitions?

Transitions are the visual effects that connect one shot to another. They're what make the difference between amateur cuts and professional scene changes.

Instead of jarring hard cuts, professional transitions smooth the flow, indicate time passing, build energy, or create visual interest. They're used in every Hollywood film, music video, and commercial you've ever seen.

1,000+ Transitions

Curated library of professional effects

One-Click Apply

Drag and drop between clips in Timeline

Preview First

See exactly how it looks before applying

Transition Categories

5 categories covering every use case

Cinematic Wipes

Classic Hollywood scene changes

Examples:

Left WipeRight WipeDiagonal WipeClock Wipe

Best for:

Time passing, location changes, montages

Dynamic Zooms

High-energy transitions for action

Examples:

Zoom InZoom OutSpeed RampWhip Zoom

Best for:

Action scenes, music videos, fast-paced content

Creative Reveals

Unique transitions for artistic flair

Examples:

Curtain RevealSplit RevealMask RevealOrganic Transition

Best for:

Dramatic reveals, artistic videos, storytelling

Action Cuts

Impact transitions for energy

Examples:

Impact FrameSpeed CutMotion BlurWhip Pan

Best for:

Fight scenes, sports, high-intensity moments

Smooth Fades

Subtle, elegant transitions

Examples:

Cross DissolveDip to BlackExposure FadeColor Fade

Best for:

Emotional scenes, time transitions, subtle changes

How to Use Transitions

1

Open Timeline

Navigate to Timeline Editor

2

Place Clips

Add two clips side-by-side

3

Browse Library

Click "Transitions" button

4

Drag & Drop

Place between clips

5

Adjust & Render

Set duration, then render

Choosing the Right Transition

Match Your Genre

Action films: Dynamic Zooms & Action Cuts
Drama: Smooth Fades
Comedy: Quick Wipes
Music Videos: Creative Reveals

Match Your Pace

Fast-paced: 0.5-1 second transitions
Medium: 1-2 second transitions
Slow/emotional: 2-3 second fades

Less is More

Don't use a transition between every single cut. Save them for important scene changes, time passing, or location shifts.

Preview First

Always preview a transition before applying. What looks good in the thumbnail might not work with your specific clips.

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Explore 1,000+ professional transitions and elevate your videos.