Split screens are perfect for before/after comparisons, reaction videos, interviews, and multi-angle sports coverage. You can build them in Premiere Pro using the Crop effect and position adjustments.
How to Create a Two-Way Split
- Stack your two clips on separate video tracks (V1 and V2)
- Select the clip on V2 and apply Effect > Transform > Crop
- Set the Right crop to 50% — this reveals the left half of V2 and the right half of V1 shows through
- Adjust the Position of each clip in Effect Controls to frame the subjects correctly within their halves
Adding a Divider Line
For a clean visual separator, create a thin color matte (2-4 pixels wide) and position it at the split point. Or use the Line tool in the Essential Graphics panel to draw a styled divider with a drop shadow.
Watch the tutorial
Pro tip: For three-way or four-way splits, use the same crop technique on additional tracks — crop each clip to show only its designated region (33% for thirds, 25% for quarters).
