Transition Mode
Create smooth cinematic transitions between two keyframes. Upload a start and end image, and AI generates the motion that connects them. Perfect for scene transitions, morphing effects, and creative e
How It Works
Enable Generate Media - Toggle the Generate Media button in the composer
Attach two images - Upload or drag & drop exactly two images
Transition Mode activates - The system automatically detects two images
Model auto-switches - Compatible transition models appear in the selector
Describe the transition - Write a prompt describing the motion between frames
Configure settings - Set duration (may be locked based on model)
Generate - Click send to create the transition
Automatic Activation
When you attach exactly two images, Transition Mode activates automatically:
Model selector updates - Shows only transition-compatible models
Duration may lock - Some models have fixed durations for transitions
Aspect ratio auto-detects - Matches your source images
Prompt field appears - Ready for transition description
Supported Models
Not all models support transitions. Here are the models that do:
Veo 3.1
4s, 6s, 8s
Auto (from images)
Smooth transitions with audio
Veo 3.1 Fast
4s, 6s, 8s
Auto (from images)
Quick iterations
Kling 2.5 Transition
5s
16:9, 9:16, 1:1
Dedicated transition model
Kling O1 Transition
5-10s
16:9, 9:16, 1:1
Best quality transitions
Writing Transition Prompts
What to Describe
Focus on how the scene transforms from the first image to the second:
Transformation type - Morph, dissolve, pan, zoom, etc.
Motion path - How elements move between frames
Timing - Fast, slow, gradual, sudden
Visual style - Smooth, cinematic, dynamic, etc.
Good Transition Prompts
✅ Morphing:
✅ Camera Movement:
✅ Environmental:
✅ Object Transformation:
Bad Transition Prompts
❌ Too Vague:
(Not specific enough)
❌ Describes Images, Not Motion:
(Missing transition description)
❌ No Motion:
(Doesn't describe the transition)
Aspect Ratio Matching
Important: Both Images Must Match
Critical requirement: Both images should have the same aspect ratio
✅ Both 16:9 → Works perfectly
✅ Both 9:16 → Works perfectly
✅ Both 1:1 → Works perfectly
❌ 16:9 + 9:16 → May cause issues
❌ Different ratios → May crop or distort
Why this matters:
The transition needs consistent framing
Mismatched ratios can cause cropping
Auto aspect ratio uses the first image's ratio
Use Cases
Scene Transitions
Example:
Image 1: Interior coffee shop
Image 2: Exterior street view
Prompt: "Smooth camera push through the window, transitioning from the cozy interior to the bustling street outside"
Result: Cinematic scene transition
Time Transitions
Example:
Image 1: Daytime landscape
Image 2: Nighttime same location
Prompt: "Gradual time-lapse transition from day to night, with lighting and colors smoothly shifting"
Result: Time transition video
Object Morphing
Example:
Image 1: Seedling
Image 2: Full-grown tree
Prompt: "Time-lapse morph showing the seedling growing into the mature tree, with smooth transformation"
Result: Growth animation
Location Transitions
Example:
Image 1: Urban cityscape
Image 2: Mountain range
Prompt: "Cinematic camera pull-back revealing the transition from city to nature, with smooth motion"
Result: Location transition
Model-Specific Behavior
Veo 3.1 / Veo 3.1 Fast
Characteristics:
Duration: 4s, 6s, or 8s (your choice)
Aspect ratio: Auto (matches first image)
Audio: Supported (if enabled)
Quality: High, smooth transitions
Best for:
Smooth, cinematic transitions
When you need audio
Variable duration needs
Kling Transition Models
Characteristics:
Duration: Fixed (5s for Turbo, 5-10s for O1)
Aspect ratio: Fixed (16:9, 9:16, or 1:1)
Audio: Not supported
Quality: Excellent, dedicated transition models
Best for:
Dedicated transition workflows
When you don't need audio
Consistent, high-quality results
Tips for Best Results
Match aspect ratios - Both images should have the same ratio
Use high-quality images - Better sources = better transitions
Be specific about motion - Describe how the transition happens
Consider composition - Ensure both images work together visually
Test different models - Veo for audio, Kling for quality
Keep prompts focused - Describe the transition, not the images
Plan your frames - Think about how they connect visually
Common Workflows
Quick Transition
Prepare two matching aspect ratio images
Attach both images
Select Kling 2.5 Transition (fast)
Simple prompt: "Smooth transition between scenes"
Generate (5 seconds)
Cinematic Transition
Prepare two high-quality, matching images
Attach both images
Select Veo 3.1
Detailed prompt with camera movement and style
Enable audio if needed
Generate (4-8 seconds)
Creative Morph
Prepare two images with similar composition
Attach both images
Select Kling O1 Transition
Describe the morphing/transformation
Generate (5-10 seconds)
Troubleshooting
"Transition Mode not activating"
Solutions:
Ensure you have exactly two images attached
Check that images are properly uploaded
Try removing and re-attaching images
Verify you're in Generate Media mode
"Aspect ratio mismatch"
Solutions:
Use images with the same aspect ratio
Crop images to match before uploading
The system uses the first image's aspect ratio
Some models may crop mismatched images
"Model doesn't support transitions"
Solutions:
Switch to Veo 3.1, Veo 3.1 Fast, or Kling Transition models
Check Supported Video Models
Some models (Sora, Hailuo, WAN) don't support transitions
"Transition is too abrupt or too slow"
Solutions:
Adjust your prompt to specify transition speed
Try different models (Veo for smoother, Kling for faster)
Adjust duration if using Veo (longer = more gradual)
Be more specific about timing in your prompt
Next: Learn about Reference Mode for consistent character generation.
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