How do Transitions work?(resolved)

[G_G]

I wanted to make some custom transitions in photoshop. But I really dont know how they work. I know its a mixture of white between black and stuff.
I dont get though what colors make the map dissapear first and yea I just really dont know how they work so can someone help?

[Starrodkirby86]

<--------->
Black     White


Black = Complete Transparency
White = No Transparency (aka Black on screen)

Will edit this post after tinkering more with Transitions.

EDIT: Transitions go in a sort of Gradient order when creating transparencies. I don't know the order in which it goes though, but it's probably Black -> White (As in which gets eliminated to transparent first). Therefore, it's best to have as many colors you can to make it a seamless and smooth transition. Gradients work best in this case. (Alternatively, you can make cool choppy effects by having certain colors masterfully placed)

Here is the description for Transitions in the RMXP Help File:

Transitions (Graphics/Transitions)
These files specify the effects displayed during screen transitions, such as when you encounter an enemy.

They measure 640 x 480 pixels and must be in 256-color grayscale PNG format. The screen is redrawn from the lower palette number on up.

Of course, this was just my conclusion of short tests. Feel free to disown this or refine it.

[Aqua]

Well, since it's 256-color greyscale...
There are... *surprise surprise* 256 shades of black & white.
The transitions take each of the 256 colors one at a time, and makes them transparent starting with 1-256 (black to white) then moves on to the next color.

Basically with Star said but with a tiny bit more info.

[G_G]

K thanks guys thats a little more helpful and I should be able to make some transitions now. I'll see what I can do thanks