Apple Final Cut Express 4 - Manual (Page 545)

Chapter 36 Adding Transitions 545
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To fade to or from black:
m Add a cross dissolve transition to one of the following:
 The beginning of the first clip in your sequence
 The end of the last clip in your sequence
 The beginning or end of any clip with a gap on one or both sides
For more information, see “ Adding Transitions to Clips in Your Sequence ” on page 543.
Moving, Copying, and Deleting Transitions
After you add a transition, you can move it or change its edit point. You can also copy
transitions to quickly add the same transition at another point in your sequence (then
modify its properties later, if desired). You can also delete the transition.
If the transition starts at the
beginning of the sequence,
you’ll see a fade from black.
If the transition is placed
at the end of the last clip,
you’ll see a fade to black.