einblenden

Einblenden is a German verb and term used to describe the gradual appearance of something on screen or in view. The action can apply to text, graphics, images, or other visual elements, and it often accompanies a deliberate transition from hidden to visible. The noun forms Einblendung (the act or the resulting on-screen element) and Einblendungen (plural) are common in media descriptions and UI contexts.

Etymologically, ein- conveys entering or bringing into view, while blenden has meanings related to blinding or shading; together they denote making something visible by reducing concealment. In everyday usage, Einblenden also appears in discussions of user interfaces and accessibility as the opposite of Ausblenden (hiding or concealing).

In film, television, and video production, Einblenden refers to the technique of revealing information or imagery gradually. This includes text overlays such as subtitles or titles, graphics that slide or fade into view, and image sequences that emerge over a scene. A common contrast is Ausblenden, the fade-out or disappearance of elements. Typical forms of Einblendung include fade-ins (allmähliche Einblendung) and other transition effects like wipes or opacity-based reveals.

In software and digital interfaces, Einblenden describes showing hidden content or controls, often in response to user actions such as clicking or hovering. This usage encompasses UI components, panels, menus, and help tips that become visible through animation or state changes. Ausblenden serves as the complement, concealing elements to reduce screen clutter.

Overall, Einblenden covers a broad range of gradual visibility effects in media, design, and interaction, linked by the core idea of bringing something into view.