======Fade Out======
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Fades to black over the specified duration of time (in seconds). [[fade_in|Fade In]] would typically be called at some point after this function to fade the screen back into view.

====Signature:====
<code python>
fade_out(duration)
</code>

^Argument^Description^Type^Required^
|duration|Length of fade (in seconds).|[[Number]]|Yes|

====Example:====
<code bauxite>
fade_out(1);
</code>
//Results:// The screen fades to black over a duration of one second.

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Use the **Fade Out** and **Fade In** functions to transition between segments of a cutscene or as a way to hide visual modifications to the scene (e.g. removing a character or object).
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====Editor Node:====
{{:wiki:fade_out_node.png?nolink|}}
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====Visual Demo:====
{{:wiki:fade_out_demo.gif?nolink|}}
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