# Inserting Transitions

By default, transitions between shots are defined as cuts—the action in the panel at the end of a shot finishes and immediately displays the next shot. The transitions will also be translated visually when the storyboard is exported to a QuickTime movie.

To insert a transition:

1. Select the panel before the shot transition you want to add.

2. Do one of the following:

- Select Storyboard > Insert Transition.
- In the Storyboard Toolbar, press Insert Transition button.

A transition is inserted between shots. By default, the transition is a wipe . A transition can be changed to a dissolve , by selecting the transition, and either double-clicking it or changing its type in the Panel tab. You can also use the Panel tab to change the duration of the transition.