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of transitions:
A cut is an instantaneous switch from one video picture to another, and
is by far the most common type of transition.
A mix, also known as a cross fade or a dissolve, is a transition in
which one picture dissolves into the next.
An effect is a transition that uses a pattern or special effect to transition
from one picture to the next. Effects include wipes, pushes, squeezes
and other 2D DVE moves.
The transition section of the control panel manages all transitions. It is illustrated
below, along with the function of each area of its controls.
Background Cut Transition
A cut is a ‘hard’ transition that instantaneously switches from one video picture to
another.
To perform a cut:
The background transition button must be on and illuminated. If it is not
already on, press [Bgr] and it will illuminate orange.
On the preview bus, select the source you wish to transition to by pressing its
button. The button will light orange and the selected source is displayed in