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The only transition that begins at
the left action margin is "FADE IN:" |
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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. |