fade to white
"Fade to white" is a cinematic technique used to transition scenes by gradually brightening the screen until it turns completely white, often conveying a range of emotional or narrative shifts.
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C1Film and Television
(technical, cinematic)A visual transition where the screen gradually brightens to white, often signaling the end of a scene or a significant narrative shift.
Example
- The movie ended with a fade to white, leaving the audience to ponder the fate of the characters.
- As the hero ascended, the scene faded to white, symbolizing his transcendence.
C1Graphic Design
(technical, design)A technique where an image or text gradually becomes white, used to create smooth transitions or emphasize changes in the visual narrative.
Example
- The presentation used a fade to white to transition between key points smoothly.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fade to white":
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