Film Editing Transitions Quiz

What is the most common way to transition between scenes in a film?

• Fade

• Dissolve

• Wipe

• Cut

Which transition is commonly used to represent a character entering a dream or dying?

• Dissolve

• Wipe

• Match Cut

• Fade to Black

What is the function of a dissolve transition?

• To suggest a longer passage of time

• To create a sense of closure

• To punctuate a moment

• To shock the audience

What is the purpose of a match cut transition?

• To add energy to transitions

• To create a sense of closure

• To suggest a longer passage of time

• To connect two shots instantly

Which transition is used to focus on a specific element and create a vintage look?

• Iris

• Wipe

• Dissolve

• Passing

What is the primary function of a whip pan transition?

• To create a sense of closure

• To add energy to transitions

• To suggest a longer passage of time

• To shock the audience

When is a smash cut transition commonly used?

• To punctuate a moment

• To suggest a longer passage of time

• To create a sense of closure

• To shock the audience

What is the main purpose of J-cuts and L-cuts?

• To create a sense of closure

• To add energy to transitions

• To suggest a longer passage of time

• To connect sound and image

Which transition is commonly used for purely comedic purposes?

• Dissolve

• Wipe

• Passing

• Smash Cut

What is the primary function of a wipe transition?

• To connect two shots instantly

• To create a sense of closure

• To suggest a longer passage of time

• To add energy to transitions