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# Video/Audio Transitions

There are 5 ways to apply transitions.

By default **Apply Transition** command will be used with default transition duration (could be set in `Premiere Pro>Preferences>Timeline`).

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{% hint style="info" %}
When switching keyboard layout in Keyboard shortcuts, save project, for Excalibur to see that it was changed.
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## Apply Transition

Applies transition to cuts under playhead.\
If cuts are selected, transition will be applied to them,\
If clips are selected, transition will be applied to in/out points of selected clips.

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Transition duration uses units (frames/seconds) that are set for each transition type in`Premiere Pro>Preferences>Timeline`
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## Apply Transition To/From Playhead

Applies transition to cuts on the left/right of playhead and stretches transition to playhead position.

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In comparison to [legacy](/extensions/excalibur/commands/video-audio-transitions.md#apply-transition-to-from-playhead-legacy) version, "Apply Transition To/From Playhead" adds proper transition between clips.

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"Apply Transition To/From Playhead" command presses **Select Clip at Playhead** shortcut. Make sure it is assigned in Keyboard Shortcuts menu.
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## Apply Transition To/From Playhead (legacy)

Applies transition to cuts on the left/right of playhead and stretches transition to playhead position. (Standard Premiere Pro command)

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"Apply Transition To/From Playhead (legacy)" doesn't add transition between clips, but adds fade to/from black/silence.

{% hint style="warning" %}
"Apply Transition To/From Playhead" command presses **Apply Default Video/Audio Transition to/from Playhead** shortcuts. Make sure they are assigned in Keyboard Shortcuts menu.
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