How to make wipe transitions in videos from your footage

Apply a short directional wipe at the scene change and keep the movement consistent.

Start with the moments that tell the story

Bring two clips whose important subjects stay visible during a brief overlap. Pick the takes that make the subject clear, including a strong opening and a complete ending. These choices give Shorty a useful starting point for the edit.

Give Shorty the creative direction

Apply a short directional wipe at the scene change and keep the movement consistent.

Try a 20-second 9:16 edit as a starting point. Include the exact title or closing message you want on screen. Add a reference when you want to show the pace, captions or mood.

Try this editing prompt

Create a 20-second 9:16 video from my two clips whose important subjects stay visible during a brief overlap. Apply a short directional wipe at the scene change and keep the movement consistent. Use my supplied wording for titles. Review both sides of the transition for clipped subjects or hidden text.

Make the next version more specific

Review both sides of the transition for clipped subjects or hidden text.

Play the first cut and pick the change that would help the story most. Name the moment, describe the result you want and tell Shorty what to keep. A note such as “hold the final product shot longer” gives the revision a clear direction.

Questions, answered.

What footage should I use?

Two clips whose important subjects stay visible during a brief overlap. Choose the takes that support the sequence you want.

Can I use a different duration or format?

Yes. The 20-second 9:16 prompt is a starting point. Describe the length and canvas your video needs, then check the rendered result.

Your next video starts here.

Bring the footage. Tell us the idea. Shape the edit.

Start editing