A split screen video is a video with a visible division. Split screen effect are used to illustrate how one thing is related to another or just for entertainment purposes. When used properly, split screen video can be quite interesting and engaging.
Split Screen Video Example
How to create a split screen video? Before getting to the point, you should understand that splitting screen video effect is an advanced feature. To be able to use it, you need some professional video editors, and they can be difficult to catch up with.
Most people turn to iMovie, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro to make a split screen video. In case you find those methods are two difficult to catch up with, we also recommend FlexClip as a backup plan. Let's get started!
Part 1. How to Make a Split Screen Video via iMovie

Make Split Screen Video on iMovie
Make Split Screen Video on iMovie
Part 2. How to Make a Split Screen Video via Premiere Pro
Import all your videos on Premiere Pro. Use drag and drop feature to put one video clip to the timeline, then place one over top of another. Drag the slider to make two videos the same length.
Move to the Effect Controls, then find Motion option. Adjust the settings of video position. If you need to get them spread in 50-50 portion, change the number to 960 to 1920.

Make Split Screen Video on Premiere Pro
Now, two videos are on the screen, but your video information will not be displayed properly due to the available 50% screen coverage.
Search for Crop on the Effects panel. Drag it to the timeline video and place it on the top of first clip. Use arrow cursor to slide and then place it at your desired postion where you want to crop.

Make Split Screen Video on Premiere Pro
Crop the second video. Preview your work. You can add more than two videos to a single video. Go to All Settings > Fast Adjustment to get the coolest feature.
Make a Split Screen on Premiere Pro
Part 3. How to Make a Split Screen Video via Final Cut Pro
As for 2 videos, you don’t need to change the aspect ratio. If you are stacking videos more than 2, change video aspect ratio is required. For example, if you are splitting the video into 4, a 2 X 2 grid is needed. Divide the scale by 2. So, you need to change each of your clips scale settings to 50%.
Make a Split Screen on Final Cut Pro
Part 4. How to Make a Split Screen Video via FlexClip
Sick of the complicated process or expensive plans? Then try FlexClip. In several clicks, you to upload as many as video clips and photos as you want and place them randomly without any restrictions. Let's say no to the complicated process. Moreover, it provides numerous animations and transitions, which could level up your video significantly. Last but not least, it is totally free to use FlexClip to create a split screen video.
Now, click the Create a Video button to get started. If necessary, you are also welcomed to browse templates and use one of them.

Make Split Screen Video with FlexClip - Step 1

Make Split Screen Video with FlexClip - Step 2
The Bottom Line
Here are the four methods to create a split screen video. Which method works for you best? Share your ideas with us via Facebook. By the way, FlexClip can also help you create other types of video, for example, slideshow, highlight video. Do remember to give it a try!
