Final Cut video transitions

[MTshred]

How do you guys feel about the use of transitions such as dissolve and fade in between shots during edits? is it too much, or do you think its a good thing to make it smoother?

 

[nutsnbolts]

it depends, there is def a fine line between what is a good use of transitions and what is overkill...

 

[Heath.]

You can get creative for sure, don't just dissolve from one shot to another...

 

[WillStart]

both can be seriously overused. as (i think) heath said, don't dissolve from one shot to another, gets really old and is amateurish. I rarely use dissolves. I only use fades when there is a change in location or a passage of time, and even then I rarely use them. Don't fade from shot to shot to fit the vibe or to make something seem epic, it never really works; believe me, i've tried. i prefer straight cuts from shot to shot, it seems cleaner to me and it takes more skill if you're cutting between locations or making multiple cuts for the same trick.

 

[MTshred]

Yeah i have definately seen them overused. thanks for the input everyone!