Adding transitions between scenes in Storyboard Pro helps visually connect shots and control the flow of your narrative. The primary method for inserting a transition directly utilizes the scene thumbnails.
Here's how you can easily add a transition:
- Locate the Scene Thumbnails: Find the scene thumbnails in your Storyboard Pro project interface. These typically represent each shot or panel in your sequence.
- Right-Click: Right-click on the thumbnail of the scene after where you want the transition to begin (or between the two scenes you want to transition between).
- Select "Add Transition": From the context menu that appears after right-clicking, choose the option Add Transition.
Result:
- A transition will be automatically inserted between the two shots or scenes.
By default, Storyboard Pro inserts a dissolve transition when you use this method.
Changing the Transition Type
Once a transition is added, you aren't limited to just a dissolve. You can easily change its type to better suit the desired visual effect.
Here's how to modify an existing transition:
- Select the Transition: Click on the transition icon or representation that appears between the scene thumbnails.
- Choose Your Method:
- Double-Click: Simply double-click the selected transition.
- Panel View: Alternatively, with the transition selected, go to the relevant Panel view (which might be labelled Properties, Transition Properties, or similar depending on your workspace setup).
- Change the Type: In the dialog box (from double-clicking) or the Panel view options, you will find a dropdown or list of available transition types. Select the desired type from options like:
- Dissolve (Default)
- Edge Wipe
- Clock Wipe
- And potentially others depending on your Storyboard Pro version.
This allows you to customize the transition effect between your shots, enhancing the visual storytelling of your project.
