How to: Face In/Out Transition Effect Like in the 1883 Title Sequence

[S01200]

The subtle and random fade-in/out transitions in the 1883 title sequence are incredibly appealing, especially at the beginning. Here is the link to the video: https://vimeo.com/664104163

To achieve a similar effect, I've been experimenting with a gradient wipe and various gradient layers (though I haven't found a suitable one yet).

How would you recommend approaching the creation of a transition effect like this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[Rick Gerard]

I would start with Linear Wipe. There is an option to change the angle and feather the edge of the wipe.

[S01200]

Hi Rick, thanks for taking the time to respond to my question.

It seems, though, that the 'linear wipe' effect has less control and yields results opposite to what I would like to achieve. What I'm trying to achieve is a random fade-in effect, where different parts of the image unevenly show up.

I'll experiment further with the 'gradient wipe' effect using different layers and effects unless someone suggests an alternative.

Thanks again

[Rick Gerard]

Try something like this:

 In this example, the angle was set to -9º, Feather to 228, and Transition completion was animated from 77% to 54%, then from 54% to 81%. 

You could also animate a feathered mask or use an animated Fractan Noise layer as a track matte to have the letters fade in and out in a random pattern.