How do you use split screen and picture-in-picture effects in Filmora?

1 Split screen effect

The split screen effect is a great way to compare, contrast, or complement your scenes by dividing your screen into two or more parts and showing different clips simultaneously. To use the split screen effect, start by importing your clips to the media library in Filmora and dragging and dropping them onto the timeline. Make sure they are aligned and have the same duration. Then, head over to the Effects tab and select Split Screen. You can choose from a variety of presets and then drag and drop it onto the timeline above your clips. Double-click on the blue box to open the Split Screen Inspector and customize the effect further by changing the aspect ratio, cropping, zooming, or rotating your clips. Finally, click OK and preview your split screen effect by playing the video.

2 Picture-in-picture effect

The picture-in-picture effect allows you to overlay a smaller clip on top of a larger one. This can be used to add narration, commentary, or extra information to your video. To use the effect, open Filmora and import your clips to the media library. Then, drag and drop your main clip to the timeline - this will be the background clip. The overlay clip should be dragged and dropped above the main clip, and can be resized and repositioned using the green box with four handles. The Video Inspector can be opened by double-clicking on the overlay clip, where you can customize the effect further by changing opacity, blending mode, border, shadow, or motion. Finally, click OK and preview your picture-in-picture effect by playing the video.

3 Tips and tricks

Now that you know how to use the split screen and picture-in-picture effects in Filmora, here are some tips and tricks to make your videos more engaging and professional. To create a harmonious or dynamic look, consider using matching or contrasting colors for your clips. Additionally, transitions between clips can smooth out the cuts and add some flair to your video; Filmora offers a wide range of transitions, such as wipes, fades, slides, or zooms. Audio effects can also be used to enhance your sound; adjust the volume, pitch, speed, or fade of audio clips in Filmora. Moreover, you can add background music, sound effects, or voice-overs to your video. Finally, text and titles can be used to add captions, subtitles, or credits to your video; choose from a variety of fonts, styles, and animations. You can customize the text color, size, alignment, and duration in Filmora.

4 Export and share

When your video is ready, you can export and share it with your audience. Filmora offers several options for exporting and sharing, such as a local folder, a device, a DVD, or an online platform. When exporting to a local folder, you can select the format, resolution, frame rate, and quality of your video file as well as edit the metadata and tags. When exporting to a device, Filmora will automatically optimize the settings for that device type. For a DVD, you can burn the video to a disc or save it as an ISO file and design a DVD menu. Finally, when uploading to an online platform like YouTube or Vimeo, you can enter your account information, title, description, and tags for your video.