Motion AI Video · Effect library
Iris open transition
Iris open reveals a new scene through an expanding circular window. Motion AI Video can render the transition in a 1080p MP4 for a logo opening, chapter change or product introduction. It works best when the next scene has a clear central subject that the growing circle can reveal first.
An iris open transition reveals the next scene through a circle that expands from the centre until it fills the frame. The growing aperture puts attention on one focal point before showing the surrounding composition. Use it to introduce a centred logo, open a new chapter or unveil a product. Place the most important element inside the circle’s initial area and let the reveal finish before adding secondary information.
The prompt
the next scene is revealed by a circle that grows from the centre of the screen
Use this wording with your own text, then describe the colours, pace and reading pause you want.
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When this effect is not a good fit
An iris opening can hide important objects near the corners until late in the transition. Avoid it for side-by-side comparisons or layouts where several elements need equal attention at once. Centre the focal subject, and check how the expanding circle behaves in vertical and square crops.