Broadcast standard transition at DVinfo.net

Dana Bergerstock · February 27th, 2007, 05:13 PM

I'm using Vegas 7.0 and was wondering what the standard length and type of transition is used between clips? Trying to make a music video and It looks like .25 sec and a slide in from left? any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Dana

Dana Bergerstock · February 27th, 2007, 07:09 PM

just looking for the standard they use on tv...nothing special.
Thanks

Jon Fairhurst · February 27th, 2007, 07:46 PM

I worked at Grass Valley for ten years, and designed major parts of two switchers, and I never heard of a standard broadcast transition time. We just made the equipment, and the broadcasters used them as they desired. Maybe there would be a standard within a given company or show to help with branding, but I don't think there's anything like a SMPTE or EBU standard.

I would recommend capturing the video that you like, loading it into Vegas, and counting the frames. Also, if you're talking about a push or slide effect, it might have an S-shape for acceleration and deceleration. By capturing an example, you could get yours to look just the way that you want.

Chris Harris · February 27th, 2007, 08:32 PM

Yeah, transitions depend on the mood of whatever it is you happen to be editing. If you're editing something really fast-paced, you might want to go with a half second transition. On the other hand, if you're editing a sad, emotional, slower-paced piece, you might want to go with a one or two second transition.

Dana Bergerstock · February 28th, 2007, 06:49 AM

Thanks for your help, I will record a section and check it out !

Jason Robinson · February 28th, 2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Harris

Yeah, transitions depend on the mood of whatever it is you happen to be editing. If you're editing something really fast-paced, you might want to go with a half second transition. On the other hand, if you're editing a sad, emotional, slower-paced piece, you might want to go with a one or two second transition.

Agreed.... the transitions should fit the piece. Fast up beat music gets cuts (as an example) where as slow-mo establishing shots with soft focus get 1 second crossfades. Just as an example. Those are my personal preferences.

jason

February 27th, 2007, 05:13 PM	#1
Dana Bergerstock New Boot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Marietta,New York Posts: 5	Broadcast standard transition I'm using Vegas 7.0 and was wondering what the standard length and type of transition is used between clips? Trying to make a music video and It looks like .25 sec and a slide in from left? any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dana

February 27th, 2007, 07:46 PM	#3
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	I worked at Grass Valley for ten years, and designed major parts of two switchers, and I never heard of a standard broadcast transition time. We just made the equipment, and the broadcasters used them as they desired. Maybe there would be a standard within a given company or show to help with branding, but I don't think there's anything like a SMPTE or EBU standard. I would recommend capturing the video that you like, loading it into Vegas, and counting the frames. Also, if you're talking about a push or slide effect, it might have an S-shape for acceleration and deceleration. By capturing an example, you could get yours to look just the way that you want. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

February 27th, 2007, 07:09 PM	#2
Dana Bergerstock New Boot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Marietta,New York Posts: 5	just looking for the standard they use on tv...nothing special. Thanks

February 27th, 2007, 08:32 PM	#4
Chris Harris Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 487	Yeah, transitions depend on the mood of whatever it is you happen to be editing. If you're editing something really fast-paced, you might want to go with a half second transition. On the other hand, if you're editing a sad, emotional, slower-paced piece, you might want to go with a one or two second transition.

February 28th, 2007, 06:49 AM	#5
Dana Bergerstock New Boot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Marietta,New York Posts: 5	Thanks for your help, I will record a section and check it out !