How to Use Scene Transitions in Premiere
When building a movie in Adobe Premiere 4, you can apply a selection of transitions, such as dissolves and wipes, to segue smoothly from one scene to the next.
Instructions
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Open or create a project.
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Import clips.
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Open the Construction window if it is not already open.
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Set your viewing preferences for the Construction window with the Set Construction Window Options command in the Windows menu.
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Drag the first clip into the first video track.
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Drag the second clip into the second video track, arranging the second clip to overlap the first clip for the amount of time that you want the transition to last.
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Open the Transition window with the Window menu.
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Select the transition you want to use, such as a wipe.
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Drag the transition into the T track, which is located between the first and second video clips.
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Click on the Transition icon that appears in the T track. A dialog box will open.
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Select your options for the transition. Click OK.
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Preview your work.
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Save the project.
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Tips & Warnings
To delete a transition, click to select it, then press the Delete key or click Clear from the Edit menu.