Operation Manual

140 Pinnacle Studio 9
Dissolve: A dissolve is similar to a fade, except
that the new scene begins to fade up even while
the old one is fading down. The visual overlap
this produces is less dramatic than a fade, but less
abrupt than a cut. A short dissolve can take the edge off
a cut, while a long dissolve is useful to suggest the
passage of time.
Wipe, slide and push: In each of
these standard transition types, the
incoming video is gradually
revealed behind an edge that moves across the frame in
a certain direction. The Album icons shown with this
paragraph represent a leftward wipe, a down-and-left
slide and a rightward push respectively.
In a wipe transition, both the old and new video occupy
their normal position in the frame throughout the
transition. The new video comes into view as the
transition edge crosses the frame, rather like new
wallpaper being rolled on over old.
A slide is similar to a wipe, but in this case the frame of
the new video slides across the screen until it reaches
its home position. The effect is reminiscent of a blind
being pulled down over a window.
A push is similar to a slide, except that the old video is
pushed out of the frame as the new video enters, like
advancing a filmstrip from one frame to the next.
Hollywood FX for Studio
Pinnacle Systems’ Hollywood FX includes a
large number of dramatic 3-D transitions and
effects. These are ideal for opening sequences,
sports and action footage, or music videos. Hollywood
FX satisfies professional expectations for quality
without sacrificing ease of use.