111 Adding audio transitions Transitions are not just for video. Adding a crossfade transition to the end of an
audio clip is a really fast way to add a fade-in or fade-out to an audio clip:
1 Open Lesson 06-06.prproj, play the Timeline, and notice the abrupt end volume
of the soundtrack.
2 In the Audio Transitions bin in the Effects panel, click the Crossfade bin.
3 Drag the Constant Power transition to the end of the audio clip in the Audio 2
track. Play the Timeline, and notice the transition has created a fade-out for the
music track.
The Constant Power transition placed between two audio clips as a transition
will help blend two different audio clips together to make the audio transition
less harsh.
4 Drag the length of the audio transition to be longer or shorter, and listen to the
effect when you play the Timeline.
5 To polish the project, add a Cross Dissolve transition to the beginning and end
of the sequence by moving the current-time indicator near the beginning and
pressing Ctrl+D (Windows) or Command+D (Mac OS) to add the default video
transition. Repeat this for the end of the clip. This will create a fade from black
at the beginning and a fade to black at the end.
Transitions are fun and interesting to add to your project. However, overusing
them is the giveaway of an amateur video. When choosing a transition, make sure
it adds meaning to your project rather than showing off how many editing tricks
you know. Watch your favorite movies and TV shows to learn how the pros use
transitions.
Tip: Shift+Ctrl+D
(Windows) or
Shift+Command+D
(Mac OS) is the
keyboard shortcut for
adding the default
audio transition to the
edit point near the
current-time indicator
on the selected audio
track—a very fast way
to add a fade-in or fade-
out to an audio track.
