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Each transitional instruction,
such as “DISSOLVE TO:”, should appear at its own margin. The
standard
indention is 6.1 inches from the left edge of the page. In other
words, the transition would begin 2.4 inches from the right edge (on paper
8.5 inches wide). It’s also acceptable for a transition to be right
justified at the right margin: |
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Use of the transitional
instruction “CUT TO:” is superfluous. Unless otherwise specified, all
transitions are cuts. |
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There is no such thing as a
“SMASH CUT.” A cut is a cut. Whether it “smashes” the viewer in the
face depends upon what sort of image is in the new scene. |
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Every transitional instruction
must end with a colon. The exception is “FADE OUT.” which ends in a
period. |
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“FADE TO BLACK.” is an archaic
term dating from live television. The correct cinematic term is “FADE
OUT.” |
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The use of “FADE OUT.” in
conjunction with “FADE IN:” can be combined as “FADE TO:”, a single
instruction that takes up less space. |


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