Chapter 3: Transition Types

There are many different transition types which are used to help add effect to various scenes in movies, these can dramatically give purpose to how they want there scenes to act and come across. They also use these shots to bring a type of story telling towards there film, some such as the fades which are used Star Wars are a common effect for the movies, it gives a sense of "moving onto the next chapter" or "whilst this is happening here, this is whats happening here" its flicks between scenes effectively.

Another great example from V for Vendetta is the 180 degree rule this brings both characters into view at a location.

The two of them are shown in a shot and stays with the 180 degree rule whilst also showing the chemistry between the characters.

Cuts, dissolves and fades are also commonly used to switch scenes and similar to the wipe that Star Wars uses, they are great way's to finish a certain scene quickly and emotionally so that it can move on fluidly to the next part.

Another method of transition style is the L cuts, this is when the sound and video is synchronised but not with transitions. Its a way for the audience to see a person talking to another person, but as they still talk it will cut to the person listening, great way of showing dialogue in a different perspective. It also allows the viewer to see the reaction of emotional on the person who's being spoke to.