How to shoot split screen?

[redindian]

In 35mm:

Option1:
Shoot both shots in 35mm 1:85:1 and then pan&scan (during editing)

Option2:
Some sort of anamorphic lens to mask the shot?

or option 3?

any suggestions on how to handle this?

 

[Drew Ott]

I would go with option 1. I don't see a downside, unless you want to eventually show 1/2 of the split screen taking up the entire screen without losing resolution. If that is what you want, then I don't know.

If that didn't make sense tell me.

 

[hvxabuser]

option one. shot 2 different shots and combine them also story board them both be more designed detailed that way your framing isnt off.

 

[dasonras]

Confused. Do you mean split screen or pip?

Can you describe the scene/application for the shot?

If you are trying to do a Woody Allen Annie Hall sort of thing, you need to shoot what is called an "indifferent static line". This line is often an object in the room that is vertical so you have an easy time matching up the frames in post.

 

[Nutsy]

Yeah just film the two scenes as normal and split it in post. Seems like a sound idea... Thats if I understand what your after that is.

If you need timing to sync if you have access to another camera just film the scene with both and then split in post...

Or just film it one at a time and make sure the second actor is reacting to theprerecorderd other actors lines. If its a telephone convasation type shot.