Reveal (foreground wipe)

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Foreground wipeReveal shot

The camera moves past something in the foreground to uncover the subject or scene.

Camera Movement · Medium

Anticipation and surprise: the frame is hidden, then opens on the subject. Also a great transition.

1Start fully covered by the foreground (or 80% covered).

2Move until the subject is clean in frame, then hold.

Wedding

Slide out from behind a doorframe to reveal the bride getting ready.

Real estate

Wipe past a wall into the living room.

Social / vertical

Wipe transitions between scenes (cover the lens with a wall, cut, uncover).

No slider? Use the workaround below.

Best option

Slider, passing a close foreground object.

Gimbal side-step.

Handheld + handle: short and slow.

A7 V + 24-70 settings

Use Face/eye AF so focus doesn't grab the foreground object.

Focus jumping to the foreground object.

3 reveals using a doorframe, a plant and a person's shoulder.