Using hotkeys, you can create transitions in any Record Area view. To create a transition gesturally, you must be in Timeline view. The following is the basic workflow for creating transitions.

To create a basic transition:

1. In any Record Area view, select a cut. See Selecting a Cut.
2. Click one of the Transition buttons or press the corresponding hotkey. See Selecting the Transition Type.

   The corresponding transition icon appears on the timeline.

   
   

   (a) Dissolve icon  (b) Wipe icon  (c) Custom icon  (d) Axis icon  

3. Select a transition alignment from the transition’s quick menu. See Selecting the Alignment.

   
   

   (a) Alignment box  (b) Duration field  (c) Transition mode    

4. Enter a transition duration. See Entering a Transition Duration.