Using GenArts’ Sapphire Plug-ins as Transition Effects

Sapphire plug-ins include over 50 transitions consisting of various dissolves and wipes that function just like standard Avid non–real-time transitions. This exercise will cover a swish pan–style transition to familiarize you with how they work.

To add a Sapphire transition effect:

1. Using the same sequence you used in the previous section, open the Effect Palette, if it isn’t already open, and select the SAPPHIRE TRANSITIONS category.

2. Drag the S_SWISHPAN effect to the Timeline between the last two clips in the sequence as shown in Figure A.23.

Figure A.23 Drag the S_SwishPan effect to the Timeline between the last two clips in the sequence.

3. Place the position indicator over the transition point and click the EFFECT MODE button. The Effect Preview monitor shows the effect at a midway point as seen in Figure A.24.