Definition

A word, phrase, visual element, or audio cue that connects one idea, scene, or piece of content to the next, guiding the audience smoothly through your narrative. In marketing, smooth transitions make content feel polished; jarring ones make people think you're incompetent or running a low-budget operation.

Example Usage

The video editor used dissolves and music stabs as transitions, making the 90-second product demo feel like a cohesive story instead of random clips.

Source: Common industry terminology

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