Why it matters
It gives closure, pause, or a gentle ending.
Editing Coverage and Edit Logic Beginner
Fade Out
The image gradually disappears into black or another solid color.
When to use
- Endings
- Scene breaks
- Emotional pauses
Human shoot hint
Hold the final image long enough for the fade to feel earned.
AI prompt template
cinematic fade out from [subject], image gently disappears to black, [duration]
Preview prompts
previewVideoUrl: null
[subject] holds then fades out to black, 3 seconds
Common mistakes
- Fade hides an awkward ending
- Too many fades in one sequence