Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 769)

Result Transition
A V-shaped wipe from the specified edge of the first clip reveals
the second clip. V Wipe
Bands wipe across the first clip to reveal the second. You can adjust
the angle and the number of bands. Venetian Blind Wipe
Bands wipe in the specified direction across the first clip to reveal
the second clip. You can specify the start and orientation of the
wipe and the number of bands. Wrap Wipe
Bands wipe in a zigzag pattern over the first clip to reveal the second
clip. You can specify the start and orientation of the wipe and the
number of bands. Zigzag Wipe
Using Alpha Transitions
Alpha transitions are wipes with animated media assets. With alpha transitions, you can
easily create complex transitions that you can reuse and retime.
Having a logo or other visual element wipe across the screen to transition from one scene
to another is a common technique. It is possible to create this effect in a Final Cut Pro
sequence using alpha mattes, luma mattes, and a few video tracks. However, moving the
transition, duplicating it, or changing its speed can be cumbersome. Alpha transitions
make this common editing technique simple and easily reproducible.
Adding Alpha Transitions to the Timeline
You apply an alpha transition just as you would any other transition. After you apply the
alpha transition in the Timeline, you can create the specific visual effect you want by
building and modifying the transition in the Transition Editor window.
To apply an alpha transition from the Effects menu
1 Do one of the following:
• Click an edit point between two clips in your sequence to select it.
• Position the Canvas or Timeline playhead at the desired edit point.
• Position the Canvas or Timeline playhead on a transition that’s already been edited
into your sequence.
2 Choose Effects > Video Transitions > Wipe > Alpha Transition.
For more information about adding transitions, see “Adding Transitions to Clips in Your
Sequence.”
To open the Alpha transition in the Transition Editor
Do one of the following:
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Double-click the transition.
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Select the transition’s icon, then choose View > Transition in Editor.
769 Chapter 47 Adding Transitions