Apple DVD Studio Pro 4 - Manual (Page 642)

Alpha Transitions
DVD Studio Pro includes several Alpha Transitions. These transitions use short video clips
to produce a transition from the current picture to the new picture. These transitions,
indicated with the Greek letter alpha in front of their name, have no settings other than
a duration, and are not listed with the standard transitions.
Additionally, you can even create and import your own Alpha Transitions. See Preparing
Alpha Transitions for details on the process.
Standard Transitions
The following sections contain details about the standard transitions available in menus,
tracks, and slideshows.
Blur
Blurs the current picture while it fades, revealing the new picture underneath.
Notes Range Parameter name
You can enter a duration or drag the slider to set
the duration. 1 to 10 seconds Duration
Defines the amount of blur shown before the
transition finishes. Soft or Intense Blur
Cube
Rotates the current picture off the screen while revealing the new picture as if on an
adjacent side of a rotating cube.
Notes Range Parameter name
You can enter a duration or drag the slider to set
the duration. 1 to 10 seconds Duration
Defines the direction the cube rotates in. Right, left, up, and
down Direction
Defines the amount of perspective, with 0 being
maximum and 10 being minimum. 0–10 Field of View
Defines the color that appears in areas the pictures
do not cover. Color Background
Dissolve
Dissolves between the current and new pictures.
Notes Range Parameter name
You can enter a duration or drag the slider to set
the duration. 1 to 10 seconds Duration
642 Appendix D Transition Parameters