For Fade we have terms and definitions in 11 topics. The topics are Cinematography, Entertainment, Film, Film Production, Finance, Golf, Graffiti, Import Cars, Multimedia, Remote Control Cars and Surf.

Fade (Cinematography)

An optical effect in which the image of a scene is gradually replaced by a uniform dark area or vice versa.

Fade (Entertainment)

A smooth, gradual transition from a normal image to complete blackness (fade out), or vice versa (fade in).

Fade (Film)

A transition from a shot to black where the image gradually becomes darker is a Fade Out; or from black where the image gradually becomes brighter is a Fade In. Fades are done at the lab in the printing phase, but prepared by the negative cutter, who cuts in an overlap of black into the A&B rolls. Labs will only do fades in fixed amounts, such as 24 frames, 48 frames, etc.

Fade (Film Production)

An optical effect in which the image of a scene is gradually replaced by a uniform dark area or vice versa.

Fade (Finance)

Refers to over-the-counter trading. Fill another OTC dealer's bid for or offer of stock.

Fade (Golf)

A controlled shot on which the ball curves slightly from left to right at the end of its flight, when hit by a right-handed golfer. As a verb, to hit such a shot.

Fade (Graffiti)

To blend/blended colors.

Fade (Import Cars)

A term often used when referring to brake fade.

Fade (Multimedia)

Fading is a method of switching from one video source to another. Next time you watch a TV program (or a movie), pay extra attention when the scene is about to end and go on to another. The scene fades to black, then a fade from black to another scene occurs. Fading between scenes without going to black is called a dissolve. One way to do a fade is to use an alpha mixer.

Fade (Remote Control Cars)

See Brake Fade.

Fade (Surf)

A) When a surfer drops in and angles back into the power of the wave to get deeper and closer to the breaking part of the wave. B) A wave may fade or weaken as it passes from shallow water to deeper water closer to shore.

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