Wipe
noun
Subject Field: Cinematography

A transition in which the second shot appears and "pushes" off the first one; ususally they are separated by a visible vertical line, but the variations of wipes are many. Sharff			- Hyperonyms - In-camera Optical printing - Hyponyms - Glow pass Bibliography Index Home Conceptual tree
Context: Wipes, flips, and spins are somewhat self-conscious and often call attention to themselves. Their use might impress the viewer, but in so doing they dissipate his interest in the true value of the subject matter. Manoogian Attestation: 3 Tendina Reliability: 3