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name: transitions
description: Design purposeful transitions between motion-design scenes, shots and compositions with continuity, rhythm and visual motivation.
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# Transitions

A transition must explain why one visual state becomes another.

## Transition families

- match cut
- directional wipe
- mask reveal
- shape morph
- scale-through
- camera push/pull
- whip movement
- light-based reveal
- object occlusion
- particle/dust bridge
- graphic continuity

## Selection rules

Use the visual relationship between outgoing and incoming shots.

Match:
- direction
- scale
- shape
- color
- motion
- subject position

## Timing

A transition should usually be shorter than the scene it connects unless the transition itself is the storytelling moment.

Use anticipation before aggressive movement and settle after the cut.

## Avoid

Do not stack multiple transition effects. One strong transition is usually better than five weak ones.