What are video transitions and image effects?
Video transitions and image effects are special effects that are applied to video to help transition and liven a movie. A video transition allows, for example, two images to appear to be blended. This is most often referred to as a dissolve effect. Other common effects include iris, slide and wipe effects along with a multitude of variations. Video effects on the other hand are effects that are applied (typically) to a single image in an effort to change a viewers perception of that picture. For example, panning and zooming is often used to give still images an allusion of movement. Other effects include blur and sharpen, distortion and image adjustments to name a few. For example, a traditional slide show moves from one slide to another. Where as video with appropriate transitions and effects are more lively and thus more interesting to watch. In general, special effects can make viewing much more interesting than a simple slide show (one picture after another). However, too many effe
