Laser transition sounds became a staple of online video editing as creators looked for short, futuristic cues to separate scenes without using music or narration. The bright zap and sweeping tail suit news-style intros, explainer videos, and social media edits, where a clear audible cut helps viewers follow a change in topic or location. Similar effects appear in broadcast packages, gaming videos, and presentation software, and they remain popular because they are instantly recognisable, easy to place on a cut, and short enough to use repeatedly without breaking the flow of a fast edit.