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The so-called alpha transitions (in the subfolders "Iris", "Objects", "Random", etc.) are
actually pre-produced black and white videos that are combined with the alpha keying
effect to be used as transitions.

Other transitions use sound effects and various blurring effects are available under
effect transitions (only in Plus and Premium versions). Try out different transitions to
get an idea of what you can use in your projects.

Tip: Use transitions sparingly. Look closely when you are watching movies in the
theater or on TV. You will notice that hard cuts are used as a rule and transitions are
used less frequently. Videos appear unprofessional and too ornate if transition
effects are added to every change of scene.

Exporting own transitions

Alpha keying extends the range of transition effects used in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro to
produce black & white movie transitions or selected color fade-ins and fade-outs. You
can create such a video from any video material (also color) by exporting it as a
transition (File -> Export movie -> Export as transition).

The loaded movie is then exported as a black and white video in mxv format and
stored in the transition directory. Afterwards, it will be available in the Media Pool and
the transition menu.

3D transitions
3D effects offer exciting and varied opportunities to create transitions between two
videos.

The following transition settings are available:

Anti-aliasing: An undesirable step effect is usually created at the borders of 3D
objects. Anti-aliasing reduces this effect, but also requires more computer power. The
setting applies globally to all 3D fades, switching on anti-aliasing during 3D fades has
the effect that all other 3D fades are also affected by this setting.

Horizontal/Vertical Mirror: Use these options to influence the path of the 3D objects
within the fades. "Horizontal" mirrors the movement of the object horizontally, i.e.
along the X-axis. "Vertical" mirrors the movement of the object vertically, i.e. along
the Y-axis.