Standby, fade to black
by Keenmachine September 8, 2003
1. To die, especially by suicide.
2. To exit.
Origins: The fadeout at the end of motion pictures. Popularized in the 80's, as a term for suicide, by the band Metallica in the song "Fade To Black".
2. To exit.
Origins: The fadeout at the end of motion pictures. Popularized in the 80's, as a term for suicide, by the band Metallica in the song "Fade To Black".
by tlc September 1, 2003
by JeVoNeR September 14, 2003
by phred October 28, 2004
A classic way to end a scene in cinema editing in which the screen image becomes increasingly obscured until it turns black. It has the advantage of being less abrupt than a simple cut.
by Hereward August 29, 2003
by Mike August 29, 2003
