Which editing transition blends two video clips by fading out the first and fading in the second?

• A. Cross dissolving
• B. Cut
• C. Wipe
• D. Fade to Black

Answer: (A)

Blending two clips by fading out the first while fading in the second relies on overlapping the clips and changing their opacity at the same time. This creates a smooth transition where the first clip gradually disappears as the second becomes visible, which is exactly what a cross dissolve (crossfade) does.

Why this fits best: the action is an overlapping fade of both clips, not an abrupt cut. A cut jumps directly from one clip to the next with no transition. A wipe moves a boundary across the screen to reveal the next clip, rather than blending. A fade to black ends the first clip by fading to black before the next appears, rather than fading into the next clip itself.