Transitions Articles (Page 2)

• 3D
• Cut
• Dissolves / Fades

• The Wonderful Cutaway
  June, 2000
  by Jim Stinson
  Discover the many uses of that all-purpose editing bandage, the cutaway.
• Edit Suite: Editing Video Events
  July, 2000
  by Jim Stinson
  Stuck shooting an event from just one vantage point? Not to worry, as an editor, you have an array of tricks to help create entertaining video anyway.
• Begin With the Edit in Mind
  August, 2000
  by Jim Stinson
  Learn to shoot and direct like a pro and the editing will be easy
• Computer Editing: 5 Phases of Editing
  October, 2000
  by Jim Stinson
  Conquer editing in five major phases: organizing, assembling, enhancing, synthesizing and archiving.
• Sound Advice: Managing Digital Music
  December, 2000
  by Jim Stinson
  How to select, time, process and transition music in your videos.
• Computer Editing: A Transition Style Sheet
  November, 2000
  by Jim Stinson
  Fade, dissolve, wipe, flip, spin and more. A checklist for innovative transitions.
• Computer Editing: Split Man
  December, 2000
  by Don Collins
  Learn how and when to use split edits to add meaning, depth and interest to your video productions.
• Take 5: Five Tips for In-Camera Transitions
  January, 2001
  by Chuck Peters
  Five Tips for In-Camera Transitions
• Computer Editing: Basic Compositing
  August, 2001
  by Bill Davis
  In a field as rapidly changing as video production, few "buzzwords" generate more interest than "compositing."
• Computer Editing: Watch Your Language!
  November, 2001
  by Bill Harrington
  Knowing what messages your video's transitions send goes a long way in helping you choose the right effect.
• What's Your Angle?
  March, 2002
  by Jim Stinson
  Half a video director's job is picking the right camera angles. Here are five factors to help you position the camera effectively.
• Computer Editing: Introduction to Computer Animation
  February, 2002
  by Scott Anderson
  Today's powerful animation software can help you create dazzling animation productions.
• Take 5: Five Video No-No's
  May, 2002
  by Chuck Peters
  A short list of things to leave out of your videos.
• Computer Editing: Clip Trimming Made Easy
  December, 2002
  by Brian Peterson
  Cut the time you spend editing by trimming your clips before you import.
• Check-List for Success
  December, 2002
  by Charles Fulton
  In Box
• Do-it-yourself Transitions
  January, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  In-camera transitions are more effective, unique and fun than the sterile digital effects on your computer.
• Computer Editing: Go with the Flow -- Editing for Continuity
  March, 2003
  by Bill Davis
  Paying attention to the continuity can help you communicate clearly with your audience.
• Shooting for Compression
  September, 2003
  by Dave Tainer
  If your work will be viewed on the Internet, you need to shoot with compression in mind.
• Home Video Hints: Watch Your Language!
  July, 2003
  by Brian Peterson
  The world of transitions speaks a language we all understand--whether you realize it or not.
• Editing: What Did You Say?
  December, 2003
  by Bill Davis
  Understanding the hidden meanings of transition effects.
• Home Video Hints: In-Camera Effects
  January, 2004
  by Michael Fitzer
  Shoot and edit your own transition effects.
• Home Video Hints: Editing 101: School's in Session
  March, 2004
  by Morgan Paar
  For novice and intermediate editors, here are some tips to consider as you move towards editing perfection.
• Jargon: Computer Video Editing Terms
  June, 2004
  by Charles Fulton
  Computer Video Editing Terms
• Thinking Like an Editor
  August, 2004
  by Garret C. Maynard
  In order to call yourself a professional videographer you need equipment, clients and a good reputation.
• Video Editing: Welcome to Splitsville, Baby!
  November, 2004
  by Bill Davis
  The split edit is one of the simplest and most powerful edits you should have in your toolbox.
• Basic Training: Camera Magic
  January, 2005
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  All the tricks and techniques of in-camera effects that take your ho-hum video from the ordinary to the brilliant with these savvy shooter's tips.
• Manipulating Time
  September, 2005
  by Bill Davis
  Tempis Fugit. If you're not up on conversational Latin, that's
• How to Conduct a Live Multi-Camera Shoot
  January, 2006
  by Joe McCleskey
  Gather 'round the family and friends for a multi-camera shoot and a fun time for all.
• Tools For the Creative Digital Artist
  October, 2005
  by George Furukawa
  Whether you're making movies, or corporate videos, in a virtual production world, having the right video effects are nowadays as important as acquiring that Big Name actor once was.
• The 3-Ring 3D Title Circus!
  December, 2005
  by Bill Davis
  And in the center ring: the amazing, the gigantic, the most impressive typography known to mankind... Ladies and Gentlemen! Feast your eyes on 3D titles!