In film, transitions are the work of moving onto another scene, whether that scene happens just minutes later, or in a montage sequence, or years after the setting of the initial scene. It’s a way to help tell the passage of time within a film, no matter the length of time there is in between. It also helps in showing information to the viewer within just moments, rather than showcasing it over the course of however long it takes to get to a good bullet point in the story. A transition can also be used to showcase a change in a person; how they look, how they identify, how they react to the world around them, and many more like that.
Outside of film, we can use a transition to change from one topic to another, tying the two topics together in a way that’s easy for people to understand, and making it easier for them to grasp. We can use things that relate to each other as a way to transition from one thing to the next, all while keeping the flow of the scene or topic, and while making sure that the audience is on the same page as everyone else.
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