Split Screen & Masking Effects with CapCut Pro
Here’s a full, beginner-friendly guide on Split Screen & Masking Effects with CapCut Pro — perfect for dynamic edits, transitions, or creative storytelling:
🎥 Split Screen & Masking Effects with CapCut Pro
Want to show multiple scenes at once, create cool transitions, or blend two videos together seamlessly?
Using Split Screen and Masking tools in CapCut Pro makes it super easy — and you’ll instantly make your videos stand out!
✅ How to Create a Split Screen in CapCut
🔧 Step-by-Step:
1.Open your project and tap "Overlay" → "Add Overlay" → Import your second video.
2.Resize and reposition the overlay clip manually:
- Drag to cover half the screen (left/right or top/bottom).
4.Optional: Add a white or colored line in the middle for a cleaner split.
- Go to "Text" → "Draw" → "Shape Line" or import a thin PNG.
✅ Pro Tip: Align using the Grid Lines tool (found under Settings) for perfect symmetry.
✅ How to Use Masking Effects in CapCut Pro
🔧 Step-by-Step:
1.Add your second clip as an Overlay.
2.Tap the overlay → Scroll right → Select “Mask”.
3.Choose a mask shape:
- Split (straight line mask for half-half)
- Circle (perfect for spotlight edits)
- Linear, Mirror, Heart, or Star (for creative effects)
4.Adjust:
- Rotate the mask.
- Resize or reposition the masked area.
- Feather edges (smooths the transition between clips).
✅ CapCut Pro Bonus:
Use Custom Mask (Free Shape) to draw your own mask for ultimate control.
📱 Creative Ideas for Split Screen & Masking
- Before/After Comparisons: Show two timelines side-by-side.
- Different Perspectives: Two angles of the same moment.
- Storytelling: One side shows action, the other reactions.
- Mirror Effects: Duplicate footage with a mirrored split.
- Trend Videos: Sync two outfits, transformations, or dance moves.
🎯 Final Tips for Pro-Looking Split Screens:
✅ Use same color grading across both clips for visual consistency.
✅ Add matching background music to keep the vibe unified.
✅ Use Feathering to make masked edges look less harsh.
✅ Keep split screens short unless telling a deep visual story.
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✨ Summary: Quick Cheat Sheet
Split Screen
- How To Use: Overlay + Resize/Reposition manually
- Pro Tip: Use Gridlines for accuracy
Masking
- How To Use: Overlay + Apply Shape Mask + Feather
- Pro Tip: Experiment with custom shapes
Would you like me to also show you 3 advanced masking tricks (like "clone yourself" or "moving mask transitions") you can easily pull off in CapCut Pro? 🚀🎬
They're crazy good for viral edits!
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