1. the process of reducing the brightness or intensity of light, color, or sound before the main effect or transition occurs
Usage: technical term used in audio, video, and lighting production

1. to reduce the brightness, volume, or intensity of something in advance of a main transition or effect
Usage: technical term used in audio and video production

Examples

• The sound engineer used prefading to gradually lower the background music before the announcement.
• Prefading the lights created a smooth transition between scenes.
• The video editor was prefading the audio track to avoid sudden volume changes.
• Prefading techniques help producers achieve professional-quality transitions.
• The mixer adjusted the prefading settings on the console to prepare for the live broadcast.