Wipe

What it is

The next shot pushes in from one side like a wipe.

When to use it

Retro, comic-book feel, parallel storylines.

When not to

Serious realistic drama.

Often confused with

• Invisible cut

  An invisible cut hides the edit; a wipe shows it.

Common generation mistakes

• SymptomThe wipe runs against the on-screen motion.

  FixWipe in the direction of on-screen motion.