Transitions and Visual Effects Flashcards

What is a 'jump cut' in film editing?

Answer: An abrupt cut within a continuous shot that makes the subject appear to jump

A jump cut is an edit within a continuous scene where the subject appears to jump due to a mismatch in position or timing between cuts.

What does a 'dissolve' transition do in video editing?

Answer: Fades one clip out while simultaneously fading the next clip in

A dissolve (cross-dissolve) overlaps two clips so one fades out while the other fades in, creating a smooth visual blend between scenes.

What is a 'whip pan' transition?

Answer: A very fast camera pan used as a transition between scenes

A whip pan is an extremely fast horizontal camera movement that creates motion blur, often used as a stylistic transition between scenes.

What does 'chroma key' (green screen) compositing allow editors to do?

Answer: Replace a specific color in the footage with another image or video

Chroma key removes a specific color (usually green or blue) from footage and replaces it with any background image or video.

What is a 'freeze frame' effect in video editing?

Answer: Holding a single frame as a still image for a defined duration

A freeze frame holds one video frame as a still image for a specified duration, creating the appearance of paused action.

In After Effects, what does a 'keyframe' represent?

Answer: A marker that defines a property's value at a specific point in time for animation

A keyframe in After Effects marks a specific value for a property at a specific time; the software interpolates values between keyframes to create animation.