Iris transition

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A circular opening closes over a shot or opens to reveal the next one.

Also known as: Iris wipeIris inIris out
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html
<div class="frame">
  <div class="shot old"><i></i><b>WIDE</b></div>
  <div class="shot new"><i></i><b>DETAIL</b></div>
  <i class="center"></i>
</div>
css
.frame{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;background:var(--bg)}
.shot{position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center;overflow:hidden}
.old{background:linear-gradient(140deg,#c99a65,#4b806f)}
.new{background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--accent-2),#263448);clip-path:circle(0 at 50% 50%);animation:open 3.6s ease-in-out infinite}
.shot i{width:clamp(54px,30vmin,160px);aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;background:var(--surface);box-shadow:0 0 0 22px rgba(255,255,255,.15)}
.new i{width:42%;height:42%;border-radius:18% 50% 18% 50%;background:var(--accent);transform:rotate(35deg)}
.shot b{position:absolute;left:6%;bottom:7%;font:700 clamp(9px,2.3vmin,13px) ui-monospace,monospace;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--surface)}
.center{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:clamp(8px,2vmin,13px);aspect-ratio:1;border:2px solid var(--surface);border-radius:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);box-shadow:0 1px 5px #222}
@keyframes open{0%,34%{clip-path:circle(0 at 50% 50%)}52%{clip-path:circle(48% at 50% 50%)}70%,100%{clip-path:circle(110% at 50% 50%)}}

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.

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