Setting Transitions for Frames

For individual frames in a movie, you can adjust the transition (i.e., the manner in which the frame comes into view and leaves from view). For example, you can specify that a frame should transition via fade, push, or slide.

How to Set the Transition for a Frame

  1. Open the frame.

  2. Do one of the following, depending on the part of the user interface you are using:

    • Ribbon Select Frame > Properties.

    • Right-Click Right-click the frame and select Properties.
    • Double-Click In the Frame Editor, double-click the frame.

    The Frame Properties window pane opens.

  3. Expand the Frame Transition section.
  4. Change the settings in the Transition section:

    • Effect Select the effect to be used when the frame transitions at the beginning and end of its play time.

    • Duration Enter the number of seconds that you want the effect to be displayed.

    • Direction Select the direction that you want the effect to move.
  5. Click Save the active file. to save your work.

Note You can also set the transitions for all frames in a movie. See Setting Transitions for Movies.

What’s Next?

If necessary, you can continue enhancing the movie. Otherwise, you can finalize the movie by building and distributing it. See Editing a Movie and Building Movie Output Using the Interface.