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Last updated on Dec 14, 2023

Transitions are typically double-sided as they get applied to both clips. Single-sided transitions are only applied on a single clip. Single-sided transitions give you more control and flexibility with the transition.

For example, you can create the effect of one clip departing using the Venetian Blinds transition, and the next clip fading in using Cross Dissolve.

In a Timeline panel or the Effect Controls panel, a double-sided transition has a dark diagonal line, while a single-sided transition is split diagonally with one-half dark and one-half light.

Difference between a single-sided and double-sided transition
Difference between a single-sided and double-sided transition.

A. Double-sided transition B. Single-sided transition

Before you begin

Create a project, add media, and assemble clips on the timeline. Complete all your edits before applying transitions.

  1. In the Effects panel, find the transition you want to apply. Expand the Video Transitions or Audio Transitions folder. Then, expand the bin containing the transition you want to use
  2. To place a transition on a single cut, Ctrl+drag (Windows) or Cmd+drag (macOS) the transition into a Timeline panel. Release the mouse when you see either the End At Cut or Start At Cut icon.
    • End At Cut icon: Aligns the end of the transition to the end of the first clip.
    • Start At Cut icon: Aligns the beginning of the transition to the beginning of the second clip.

Applying a single-sided transition.

Note:

To place a transition at the end of a clip that isn't next to another clip, drag and drop the transition. Don’t Ctrl+drag (Windows) or Cmd+drag (macOS). The transition automatically becomes single-sided.

Result

To preview the transition, play the sequence or drag the current-time indicator through the transition.

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