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
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Frame 1: Flames begin to cover shot |
Frame 2: Flames cover screen
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Frame 3: Flames recede, leaving new shot
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From Seven Samurai
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Frame 1: Man tells others to find samurai |
Frame 2: Wipe crosses screen from right to left
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Frame 3: Samurai walking in street
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