Why it matters
It creates a gentle beginning or sense of arrival.
Editing Coverage and Edit Logic Beginner
Fade In
The image gradually appears from black or another solid color.
When to use
- Openings
- Dreamy starts
- Scene starts
Human shoot hint
Leave a clean first moment so the fade has something calm to reveal.
AI prompt template
cinematic fade in to [subject], image slowly appears from black, [duration]
Preview prompts
previewVideoUrl: null
fade in to [subject], soft reveal from black, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- Fade is too long
- Opening frame is weak