How to Make the SMOOTHEST Music Video Transition Ever (The Secret to Super Smooth Effects)

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Learn how to create one of the cleanest music video transitions inside After Effects. This effect uses freeze frames, masking, blur, and zoom to make your edits look super smooth and pro. Perfect for music videos, reels, or cinematic edits.

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00:00 - Insane Transition Reveal + Free Plugin Offer
Watch the smoothest After Effects music video transition — and get 2 FREE editing packs with FastFX.

00:41 - Smooth After Effects Transition Preview
Here's how the final music video transition looks — clean motion, buttery blur, and effects layering.

01:26 - Setting Up Clips in After Effects (Step-by-Step)
Start from scratch: import two clips, remove layers, and prep for the transition build.

02:19 - How to Freeze Frame in After Effects
Duplicate and trim clips to create a clean freeze frame foundation for your transition.

03:04 - Masking Subject for Seamless Zoom Transition
Learn how to mask subjects using the Pen Tool to set up zoom-based camera movement.

03:44 - Feathering Masks & Clean Cutout Techniques
Fix harsh edges with mask feathering and expansion — crucial for smooth composite edits.

04:25 - Enable Motion Blur & 3D Layers in AE
Turn on motion blur and 3D to enhance movement realism in your transitions.

04:45 - Keyframing Zoom Transition with Easy Ease
Create clean motion by animating position & scale — and smooth it out with Easy Ease.

05:11 - Adding Blur & Opacity for Clean Transitions
Use opacity keyframes and Gaussian blur to blend your background for pro results.

06:03 - Creating Zoom-In Effects with Adjustment Layers
Add more movement using Transform on an Adjustment Layer — zoom effect tutorial.

06:51 - Final Polish: Blurs, Layers, and Cleanup Tips
Fine-tune your transition with extra blur and smoothing for a cinematic feel.

07:31 - FastFX Plugin Recap + Bonus Packs Deal
Recap what you learned — and grab FastFX to speed up editing inside Premiere Pro.

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