[dave croonprince] ” Not sure where to adjust this.”
Hi Dave! – I don’t see a place in that Transition to do this – pity . . . However, do you fancy this?
Before Transition:

Start Transition:

During Transition:

Finish Transtion:

I don’t see anywhere in that Iris Tran to soften the Edge? This was most likely Modelled on the Camera Iris, and as such, a soft edge was kinda not required. Now, there maybe be OTHER Transitions that do – 3rd Party, etc.
* Grazie
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