Like a lens iris or a round stage window, a circular mask closes over one shot or opens onto another. The eye is drawn to its center while the edges disappear first.
Place the next shot above the current one and animate a circular clip-path from a zero radius to one large enough to cover the frame. Move the center point to open on a particular subject.
Unlike a wipe that sweeps along a straight edge, this boundary is circular. It has a strong cartoon feel, so reserve it for a formal intro or a playful tone.
When to use
Use it to emphasize a central subject or create a classic cartoon-like ending or opening. Repeating it can make a sequence feel too playful.