The Split Screen - The Ultimate Guide for Filmmakers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 มิ.ย. 2024
- Ultimate Guide to the Split Screen in film - a history of the technique, the best split screens in film, and the various ways they can be used to help tell a visual story.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Split Screen Shots in Film
00:50 - Definition and Types
02:32 - Chapter 1: Multiple Perspectives
06:11 - Chapter 2: Character Relationships
08:53 - Chapter 3: Creative Examples
13:19 - Takeaways
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ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE SPLIT SCREEN
The split screen in film may seem like a modern invention. But, in fact, it goes back to the earliest days of cinema. For over a century, filmmakers have used the split screen effect for many purposes - some purely for stylish imagery, some for visual storytelling that would otherwise be impossible. In this video on the split screen, we’ll cover that history, some of the most creative examples, and how you can employ the same techniques in your next project.
WHAT IS A SPLIT SCREEN
In general, a split screen is any combination of shots presented simultaneously. We divide these into two categories: visible and invisible split screens. The visible split screen is what most people are familiar with, which involves a clear separation between the images with no intention of presenting them as a “single shot.” Invisible split screens, however, are meant to go unseen. This is done when an actor plays multiple roles in the same shot, or when filmmakers like David Fincher and Wes Anderson combine different takes of each character in a single shot.
HOW TO USE SPLIT SCREEN
We’ve identified a few uses for the split screen in film: to convey multiple perspectives, to create relationships between characters, to give montages visual flair, or to literally extend the frame like with systems like Cinerama. We can also see that a split diopter lens can be used to create a similar “split screen effect,” where the frame is divided not by a line but by two distinct focal planes.
In all of these use cases, the split screen expands the visual information and storytelling opportunities beyond what a single image can do.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Split Screen Shots in Film
00:50 - Definition and Types
02:32 - Chapter 1: Multiple Perspectives
06:11 - Chapter 2: Character Relationships
08:53 - Chapter 3: Creative Examples
13:19 - Takeaways
Can u explian unlocked moive moive making starting making is a montage very creatively taken can u explian how....
Can we have a video that explores films that use Escapism vs Engagement? Escapism as defined where the audience takes a mental backseat vs Engagement where it asks the audience to engage mentally and the film is intellectually stimulating. I suspect that film critics tend to view films through the lens of Engagement and forget that some people just want something that is something out of the ordinary.
do u mean spoon feeded vs eating it yourself
That sounds really interesting
Film critics see way more movies than the average audience member does though so the "something that is something out of the ordinary" that a casual audience member might see, the film critic has seen many many times before and they themselves are looking for something unique, fresh, well told, etc. And I don't say that to knock the audience members at all. I myself am all about escapism and leaving my brain at the door and I love a number of fun escapist movies that got a mixed or poor critical reception.
I also love to read critical reviews too because I'm getting different perspectives on something that might make me see things in a new light/consider something I didn't think about before, and if they're well written and clearly explained/expressed then I can totally see where they're coming from even if I disagree with them. Example: I highly enjoy the National Treasure movies and even though my favorite film critic, Roger Ebert, did not, I completely understand where he's coming from.
we might!
great idea!
the 2 uses of split screen in better call saul is so beautiful and smart
hands down the best
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My Favorite Split Screen in Movies are :
-Brian De Palma Movies like Blow Out, Carrie (1976)...
-Requiem for a Dream (2000)
-Kill Bill Volume 1 (2003)
-Hulk (2003)
-Old Boy (2003)
-Lady Vengeance (2005)
-Pulp Fiction (1994)
-The Virgin Suicides (1999)
-Scott Pilgrim vs the world (2010)
-Conversations with other women (2005)
-127 Hours (2010)
-500 Days of Summer (2009)
-Annie Hall (1977)
-Run Lola Run (1998)
-When Harry met Sally... (1989)
-The Rules of Attraction (2002)
-Charlie's Angels (2000)
-Upside Down (2012)
-Spider-Man : Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
-Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
-Timecode (2000)
-Napoleon (1927)
-Woodstock (1970)
That's a lot!
Great.
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I love that shot from La Haine, where they superimpose Vinz’s face onto a shot where he witnesses someone getting shot to death. Kassovitz not only captures both action and reaction, but considering the fact that Vinz has been flashing his gun around, putting him in the same frame as the guy getting shot really says something
That's right. But La Haine is Cinema at its best. Such a Masterpiece that film.
Great example
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The series Orphan Black brought the invisible split to perfection, with lead actress Tatiana Maslany playing 5 characters simultaneously.
Incredible!
thank you again. please do more explaining about film aesthetic
will do!
I love your videos and your writing and of course your product! It’s amazing truly! I have to say though, your previous narrator is a one of a kind talent. His narrations can easily stand next to the likes of Freeman and Attenborough. I hope he didn’t get sick or that you fired him to save money or anything negative. In any case I wish him all the success in the world but I hope he returns to studio binder asap, because his voice is GOLD! (No offence to your current narrator, who isn’t bad at all, it’s just that the previous one is absolutely extraordinarily brilliant!)
Nothing negative! He's regularly working on vids with us!
@@StudioBinder that’s great news thank you! By the way since you guys sometimes ask for recommendations for review, and I know you’ve probably seen it already, but if you haven’t - Drops Of God is all I’ll say. Amazingly well created series. Truly excellent.
He is amazing. Magical voice.
'Ocean's Thirteen' was when I truly noticed, and took notes, of the use of split screens. As you've put it, it really set up the excitement in an elegant way.
In contrast, I wasn't a fan of its use in 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E'. It was an action scene of a raid and Daniel Pemberton's score was the only audio used. Guy Ritchie likely was saving up the more climactic action sequence later on, and some may appreciate it as stylish and unconventional, but I thought it made the raid seem trivial and all empty on excitement.
Fair point!
My favorite split screen is David Cronenberg's Dead Ringers. One twin follows the other twin. Didn't know before that that movement in a composite shot was possible.
Great example!
One of the best split screen shots I've ever seen was in Puss In Boots. When he wakes up in the desert and the egg's been stolen. Genius.
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Nice bit of Michel Gondry at the end 👏
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i see an similarity between carrie's overwhelming double screen, and George clooney's several screens. Both elicit overwhelming emotions, but carrie does so in an action reaction method. also, one screen is fast, the other slow. the film with clooney makes the viewer overwhelmed by similarly using bright lights and flashes, just like the carrie movie. that film also creates speed in some splits and almost photographic shots in the others. it creates a feeling of being a part of paparazzi and fawning over the character. super cool vid!
This is A Complete Audiovisual Encyclopedia of the Split Screen in Filmmaking. Thank you StudioBinder for this Inspiring video.
Thanks for watching!
I would love a video about long sequences without speech, like the beginnings of There will be blood, Up and Wall-E, or the heist in Rififi. I believe those sequences are very powerful.
Thanks for the suggestion!
The show 24 did split screen almost constantly and did it in every way imaginable.
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"I AM NOT BEING INTERVIEWED BY ANYONE YET, I AM TALKING TO SOMEONE OFF-SCREEN WHO IS NOT THERE"
AKA, "advertising videos for technology, and, documentaries".
Srsly, every Apple product video or, Samsung, or anyone, has someone talking off screen who is not there, and, documentaries are filmed and framed 'like as if' the person talking is being interviewed and telling a story, or, providing context to a subject.
THEY ARE NOT BEING INTERVIEWED - THEY ARE JUST TALKING TO AN INVISIBLE PERSON!
Love to see this being covered by a respectable company, like yours ♥
Glad you liked it!
Excellent video!
Please do more videos on motifs and symbolism, or maybe Auteur theory,. It's been very interesting to see how each component or choice fits in and creates and effect but it would be cool to see how audiences, and by extension storytellers, can look out for and integrate motifs and symbol better or more subtly. This channel does a great job and simplifying concepts while also being comprehensive so it would be nice to see a comprehensive guide and discussion on motifs and symbols in film.
Thanks for watching!
Been obssess over Brian de Palma movie blow out. So this fits perfectly this is the trademark of de Palma. Such an estilized visual deserve all the praises. Please do the style of Brian de Palma
He's on the list!
It's always a good day when you upload!
Monday is fun day!
Fab video as ever, I'm giving thoughts to movies that could have used splitscreens but didn't.
Thanks for watching!
I complained that you didn't include DePalma in the "Tracking Shots" video but you hit all my favs in this one. DePalma, Ang Lee's Hulk, Annie Hall, Diopters, Timecode etc. I didn't know about combining different takes, that was very informative.
Happy to help!
Another gem
Awesome & Thanks :)
LIKE WOW!!! This is some really advanced planning and thinking to utilize this technique!!! But thanks for the break down!!!
Yup but it pays off!
Very informative 👏 ❤
Glad you liked it!
Another awesome video! Can we have a video about “off screen storytelling”? Such as, the use of the shark in jaws, the camera work in clover field, the spousal relationships in In The Mood for Love, etc
One of the best
Cheers!
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As a movie lover who lives nowhere near a studio city, I find your videos are the best way to learn the HOW did they do THAT for various details of favorite scenes. You may have done this video already, I am new to your channel, but you spoke a lot about how the editor takes various footage and scenes and blends them into split screens. I am interested in the roles and TOOLS the video editor has available to him or her. On a big budget movie, do the editors and directors work together, in tandem, so the final product looks like it was designed? What role do the “dailies” play in editing or are they more for a group of higher ups to feel comfortable that a movie set is getting value for the money being spent?
I don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for but we do have a shot list episode on different editing techniques th-cam.com/video/FVR8zz8ci2k/w-d-xo.html and covered Thelma Schoonmaker's editing style plus her collaboration with Scorsese th-cam.com/video/3VszXdrCi6A/w-d-xo.html
Excellent
Cheers!
It was a great choice to end on that Cibo Matto song-I haven't heard "Sugar Water" in ages.
Glad you liked it!
Great video as always. Kinda surprised you left out Joel Schumacher's "Phone Booth" as an incredible use of split screen albeit a brief scene in your intro montage.
I realize that everyone has their favourites and you can't feature them all but this film is an overlooked gem.
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How do you come up with such great inventions 🥰🥰Thank you Team
Thanks for watching!
Femme Fatale has the best split screens moments.
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Here's the interesting thing about the Annie Hall therapist scene. That's technically NOT a split screen. It's an optical illusion designed to look like a split screen. It's actually one set with a divider between the two. So it's not two different takes split together. It's one take on one negative done purely with practical effects.
I'm pretty sure he mentions it
Yup we broke down the set construction in the video!
I don't remember in which movies but in some, the characters are self aware of the split screen , which is a great technique for a surreal comedy
Like the 22 Jump Street high scene!
thanks alot for this and using unknown films for example! gosh, didn't know those scenes in fincher's films were combination from different takes, weird
It's a perfect technique for a perfectionist like him haha
Superb
Cheers!
Can you add a border to the film names in the bottom left to make 'em a little easier to notice. Sometimes grey text on a generic background is hard to spot.
we might!
Very nice and informative video thanks for it
I would like to watch video on importance of night lamp in composition and framing
Thanks
Scott Pilgrim used it split screen in the most creative way using it in music, fight scenes and montage. And it is also the only comic book live action movie to use comic effects in a way that enhances the story.
I not a fan of split screen, but I didn’t know that invisible split screen are used way too often. Like you show some clips of David Fincher’s Gone Girl and The Social Network. One split screen that I like is Carrie, it’s a golden one. Other time it’s make for me distract and losses interest to watch the rest of film. Especially with multiple split screens.
yeah the invisible ones are a fantastic way to get the ideal group performance
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Awesome video, as always, but I missed the split screen from Eminem's Space Bound music video (the bar scene). It might be interesting in a ‘How They Shot It’ video 😉
Cool!
Thank you for a great video. I first noticed split screen technique when I was very young watching John Frankenhheimer's Grand Prix.
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I was waiting for there to be a reference to Cibo Matto's Sugar Water video. One of the all-time greats.
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Good work ,,,, sir make short list we waiting more
you mean a new shot list episode?
Hell YEAH!! 🎉🎉
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Also it would be a great scene if a single action scene is to be shot from different directions and to be viewed in split scene
Could be interesting!
I see what you did there at the end very funny 😂
Picked up an idea or two to use for my movie. Thanx StudioBinder. What will I ever do withut you?
Happy filming!
DRAFT DAY starring Kevin Costner, Chadwick Boseman also incorporated split screens perfectly
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you the Best Studio Binder ! but we gotta split😂
nice haha
You re great
Thanks for watching!
Guys no words ❤
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intro song is from my favorite movie, 127 hours. absolute banger! (never hear surf music again)
That Moon Indigo split screen is WICKED
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Hi, it was great and well explained video. Thank you so much. Btw can you make a video about how animation movies evolved and how next generation animation movies will be changed from their ancestors?
Sounds like that narrator from Matilda. Great work!
we covered it in our animation shot list episode and will break down further in part 2! th-cam.com/video/LmyRZR8MaJI/w-d-xo.html
@@StudioBinder Ohh Yes, I remember now. I watched this video before and liked it :)
I feel like, I wasted one of my wish lol
How is the scene heading written in the screenplay of the split screen scene at multiple locations?
Typically it's not the screenwriter's job to direct the movie for the director. I'm guessing that in a screenplay (unless it's written by the director themselves) it is written as two separate scenes and later the director might choose to combine them together.
we have a screenplay video coming that will answer everything :)
Also there are several instances where the split screen smoothly adjusts or transits to a single screen
Correct!
I love a good splitscreen
us too!
Nah the way ang Lee used it in the hulk was really good tho I'd like to see that come back
definitely was a creative approach
Can you make a video on camera technique used for different kind of action sequences like in Kingsmen, Upgrade etc...
Thanks for the suggestion!
This is all very well and all that. But HOW DO YOU BLOODY DO IT?😮
All in the editing, perhaps that deserves its own video haha
Whenever I see split screens in cinema I think of the ole triptychs in paintings.
But how do you do the first shot? Where you follow two people in a splitscreen, that at the end combines to one frame
Like they both enter the same area and it becomes one shot?
@@StudioBinder yes exactly!
Please can anyone tell me the best platform to watch all these movies - Mubi has best movies listed shown in this channel, but few are available to watch. Which streaming platform allows all these masterpieces to be watched at single place.
can't say any platform has all the movies unfortunately
@@StudioBinder Thanks @StudioBinder. Thank you for the reply.
Please give inbuilt subtitles.because I want download watch again and again
The video is staying up!
Can you please make a video about suture film technique next?
Thanks for the suggestion!
Hello friends, thanks for material! I'd like to ask you about playlist " gide of camera movment " . The topic shows there are 4 videos, but one is hidden.Could you explain why you did it and how possible to watch it. Thank you
fourth one is this split screen video! Doesn't really match 😅
When could we see studio binder as an app? I really think studio binder as an could really pick up
can you explain the rules and regulations for independent films from other countries to qualify for academy nominations?
If there's enough demand we might!
Can you Make a Clear Video Explanation about Pitch Deck,Mood Board and Logline Please
do a dutch angle guide
we did! th-cam.com/video/R9FUEScjB1U/w-d-xo.html
Amazing video once again, could you guys do a video of behind the scenes of The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). Thanks
It'll definitely be used in future videos!
@@StudioBinderAwesome, thanks.
Can you make a video about film noir?!
we might!
In Hulk (2003) they used split screen with multiple scenes of scientist working to establish a lot of research have been done just in few seconds of the movie
The Boston Stranger (1968) with Tony Curtis used a lot of split screen to heighten tension in scenes. Example clip: th-cam.com/video/21jW6TaALtw/w-d-xo.html
Good video though incomplete as you missed the seminal 1966 film Grand Prix which made innovative use of split screens that covered all the examples you gave.
Thanks for the tip!
What’s the film at 9:04?
Really great! But where is our familiar old wise voice actor?
Working on more vids with us!
How to choose location for film? Pls
our video on Deakins approach to location scouting th-cam.com/video/IX-gQSyXSU4/w-d-xo.html
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Welcome!
I am missing that old man voice in your video. Please bring him back
He's working on more vids with us!
@@StudioBinder ❤️😍 I'm from Mumbai, India I watched your every video. So much learning from your video. I love your editing style. That (old man VO) Sir is my inspiration to make videos. I love his VO style and editing too. Your team is amazing. Love you all ❤️💝👍
What was the opening music track?
songs are listed in order in the description!
@@StudioBindermany thanks. Apologies for not looking there before posting.
rim lighting guide?
Thanks for the suggestion!
*_Can you make a video on White Balance?❤*
You should check out our video on color temperature! th-cam.com/video/APLq7aPlDhk/w-d-xo.html
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*_Is a cinematographer able to work for a news channel or he's meant to work only for movies?😢*
If you are good with a camera you can use it for whatever you want
A cinematographer can do both
Sir please critically analyse video for Jean luc godard movies please ❤❤❤
Thanks for the suggestion!
What makes a movie great?
Check out our video on the anatomy of a great scene to get you started! th-cam.com/video/3TukzX6R57Y/w-d-xo.html
I would love to see a video on Andrei Tarkovsky, Béla Tarr, Ingmar Bergman, Robert Bresson, Kenji Mizoguchi, Yasujiro Ozu, or Chantal Akerman
Thanks for the suggestions!
Splitscreen is mostly distracting, which can be used in some situations for relevant purposes, but I feel it less powerful than a good classic editing.
Which is that music video from Radiohead?
Difference between spherical and anamorphic lenses
I know you guys are growing, so it’s all good, but there’s definitely a small but noticeable deficiency in the videos narrated by the “new guy” compared to previous. It’s not the voice. The script isn’t as careful and clever, the editing is a little slower, and there’s not the same setup and payoff throughout that makes your stuff so engaging and keeps me on the edge of my seat. Sincerely trying to be constructive here because I love your work and I can see a subtle difference that very slightly diminishes it. Looking forward to watching more and seeing the progress.
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