Re: [Leica] The great slide show software search (long)

["Jim Laurel" <jplaurel@nwlink.com>]

I agree with you, Adam.  For video, I pretty much use straight cuts and
that's it.  For slide shows, I can live with just three transitions:
straight cut, crossfade, and fade from black.  All those wipes, push from
side, etc., just detract from the content.  But simple, smooth 1 sec fades
give the presentation a smoother, less jarring feel (assuming, of course,
that's what you want!)

- --Jim


Adam Bridge said:
> The same works for video where a zillion different transitions take away
> rather than enhance interest. I remember seeing a baseball game where the
> production company had clearly just gotten a new effects generator and
where
> using every conceivable effect. It stunk - big time - and took away from
the
> game.
>
> Adam


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