Apple Final Cut Express HD: Getting Started - Manual (Page 112)

112 Chapter 7 Adding Transitions
To add a transition from the Effects menu:
1 Do one of the following:
• Select an edit point between two clips in your sequence.
• Position the Canvas or Timeline playhead at the edit point or on a transition that’s
already been edited into your sequence.
2 Do one of the following:
• To add a video transition: Choose Effects > Video Transitions, choose the type of
transition, then choose the desired transition from the submenu.
• To add an audio transition: Choose Effects > Audio Transitions, then choose the
desired transition from the submenu.
If there are enough overlapping frames on both sides of the edit point, the selected
transition is added to your edit, centered at the edit point.
3 Save your project.
Select an edit point where
you want to add a transition.
The added transition,
centered on the edit point