Types of camera Transition
Cut
The most common transition — an instant change from one shot to the next.
Mix / Dissolve / Crossfade
These are all terms to describe the same transition — a gradual fade from one shot to the next.
Fade
Fades the shot to a single colour, usually black or white.
Wipe
One shot is progressively replaced by another shot in a geometric pattern.
Digital Effects
Most editing applications offer a large selection of digital transitions with various effects.