Split Screen

There are plug-ins and other to create a split screen effect. I prefer to spend the money on things and use the include tools in Final Cut Pro to create split screens.

1. Create a project using Command-N
2. Add a clip to the primary storyline
3. Shift-T to activate the Transform tool
4. Position the clip in the viewer
5. Add an additional clip by connecting it to the first
6. Position the clip using the Transform tool
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all desired clips are added
8. To use a clip as a background, add it below the others

This tutorial provides a step by step walk through you can use to create a split screen effect using Final Cut Pro X. The beginning includes an overview of the effect followed by the creation of a project. Stack the clips on the timeline and apply a crop. Transform the clips to position them where in the viewer. If needed, adjust the scale to size each clip. Fill in the empty (black) areas by adding a background. With the split screen effect created, use keyframes to take it to the next level with animation. Move keyframes to change the animation including how quickly it happens using the Video Animation Editor.