[a type of transition indicating a gradual change] from a filmed image to solid color, usually black, i.e. a reverse of fade in. Feature film scripts usually end with a FADE OUT., but they don't necessarily have to. (Riley, 2005, p.80) [FADE OUT. is] placed in caps at right of page, double spaced before. (Riley, 2005, p.80) In television [FADE OUT. is also used] at the end of an act. (Grove, 2009)