No offense, but isn’t it kinda stuff that clearly separates editor-narrator from tech support guy? By the same token you can ask people here how to make a good story in general. It’s not about transitions it’s about story. You better go rent some good documentaries that were filmed over a period of time to watch how editors dealt with passing of time on the screen. You’ll find something that will eventually inspire you to discover your own approach.
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