How to create a fade in/out effect

Effects•Beginner•5 min read

Smoothly transition your video or audio in and out using opacity and volume keyframes.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Select your clip in the timeline.
Step 2: For video fade: In Effect Controls, click the stopwatch for Opacity, set keyframes at start and end.
Step 3: Set start opacity to 0% and end to 100% for fade in (reverse for fade out).
Step 4: For audio fade: Use the Pen Tool (P) to click on the audio waveform line, then drag down to create fade.