Glossary: Wipe

A transition between shots in which a line passes across the screen, eliminating one shot as it goes and replacing it with the next one.

 

From Magnolia

Frame 1: Flames begin to cover shot

Frame 2: Flames cover screen
Frame 3: Flames recede, leaving new shot

 

From Seven Samurai

Frame 1: Man tells others to find samurai

Frame 2: Wipe crosses screen from right to left
Frame 3: Samurai walking in street


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