Mask / Wipe-By Transition

Mask / Wipe-by transition

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In plain words

An object passing in front fills the frame, and the scene changes at that moment, skipping across space naturally.

When to use it

When a person, car, cloud or airplane wing passes by and carries you to the next scene.

Example videos

Ultimate Guide to Scene Transitions – Every Editing Transition Explained (The Shot List, Ep 9) — Explainer: See an example where the scene changes as an object passing in front covers the frame.
Walk By Transition Tutorial in Premiere Pro | Mask Transition Effect — Explainer: See the editing steps for covering the screen with a passing person to make a transition.
How To Make Pro Mask Transitions With AI (Kling + Midjourney) — AI: See an example of AI-made clock scenes joined with a mask transition.

In AI video, like this

If A ends with "a large cloud passes in front of camera, filling the frame" and B starts with "the cloud clears, revealing the plaza", you go straight from sky to plaza. Cut at the frame where the view is most covered, or composite along the edge with a mask.

One-click prompt

Two-shot sequence: Shot 1, a hot-air balloon rises over green hills and ends as a large cloud passes in front of the camera and fills the frame; Shot 2 begins inside the same white cloud, which clears to reveal a medieval town square with market stalls below, 3 seconds each, continuous soft light.

See it in real films and ads

Smertimba Graphics — Walk By Transition (Mask Transition) Tutorial

AI-made examples

Bozek Media — How To Make Pro Mask Transitions With AI (Kling + Midjourney)

Recommended for scenes like these

Before/After Transformation ShortTransition ReelOne-Take Long TakePan's Labyrinth — Hidden Wipes Through Trees

Techniques that pair well

Close-Up (CU)Motivated LightingCenter Framing / One-Point PerspectiveShot Color MatchingAspect Ratio
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