Cut: One shot instantly replaces another., WHY? It’s quick and maintains the flow of action without distraction., WHEN? Often used in dialogue scenes, action sequences, and fast-paced editing., Dissolve: One shot gradually fades into the next, with a brief overlap of both images., WHY? Suggests a smooth change, often showing time passing or a shift in location., WHEN? Common in montages, flashbacks, or emotional transitions between scenes., Fade: Short gradually darkens (fade out) or lightens (fade in), WHY? Signals a sequence’s start or end, a time jump, or narrative conclusion., WHEN? Frequently used at the start or end of films or acts within a story., Wipe: One shot is replaced by another moving across the screen from any direction., WHY? A bold, stylised transition that adds energy or a playful tone., WHEN? Used in some genres like action, sci-fi, or comedies. Famous in Star Wars.,

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