What is a dissolve?
A) a fade-in or fade-out within a scene
B) a scene that ends on a "down note"
C) when a small circle of visible action surrounded by black expands to fill the entire screen
D) when a character never reappears in a movie
E) a transitional device in which a shot gradually superimposes over another shot

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A dissolve is a transitional device in which a shot gradually superimposes over another shot. This creates a smooth transition between two scenes and is often used to indicate the passage of time. Option A is a description of a fade and option B, C and D do not accurately explain what a dissolve is.

What Is a Dissolve