A
film transition is a technique used in the
post-production process of
film editing and
video editing by which scenes or
shots are combined. Most commonly this is through a normal
cut to the next shot. Most films will also include selective use of other transitions, usually to convey a tone or mood, suggest the passage of time, or separate parts of the story. These other transitions may include
dissolves,
L cuts,
fades (usually to black),
match cuts, and
wipes.