How to make split-screen videos from your footage

Place the views side by side or stacked and synchronize the moments that need comparison.

Start with the moments that tell the story

Bring two related source clips and a description of how they should align. Pick the takes that make the subject clear, including a strong opening and a complete ending. These choices give Shorty a useful starting point for the edit.

Give Shorty the creative direction

Place the views side by side or stacked and synchronize the moments that need comparison.

Try a 20-second 9:16 edit as a starting point. Include the exact title or closing message you want on screen. Add a reference when you want to show the pace, captions or mood.

Try this editing prompt

Create a 20-second 9:16 video from my two related source clips and a description of how they should align. Place the views side by side or stacked and synchronize the moments that need comparison. Use my supplied wording for titles. Check that both panels remain readable in the target canvas.

Make the next version more specific

Check that both panels remain readable in the target canvas.

Play the first cut and pick the change that would help the story most. Name the moment, describe the result you want and tell Shorty what to keep. A note such as “hold the final product shot longer” gives the revision a clear direction.

Questions, answered.

What footage should I use?

Two related source clips and a description of how they should align. Choose the takes that support the sequence you want.

Can I use a different duration or format?

Yes. The 20-second 9:16 prompt is a starting point. Describe the length and canvas your video needs, then check the rendered result.

Your next video starts here.

Bring the footage. Tell us the idea. Shape the edit.

Start editing