Editing
A Cut or a Fade? Two Ways to Cross a Scene Break
A cut or fade shapes how viewers read a scene break. Choose the transition that clarifies a shift in time or attention…
subjects
Editing
Notice how cuts, duration and sequence shape a scene.
Our point of view
Close attention makes films richer
Film choices shape what we notice, expect and feel. We explain those choices in clear language, leaving room for viewers to reach their own readings.