Ever wanted to add that smooth side panel / split screen animation you see in videos where your talking head or A-roll slides to one side and text or graphics appear beside it? This Final Cut Pro tutorial will show you how to create an animated split screen effect using a free built-in FCP effect. No plugins needed for the split screen animation! This clean animation is perfect for talking head videos, tutorials, vlogs, and client projects. It lets you display extra visuals or text beside your main footage while keeping your edit dynamic and engaging. This built-in effect is simple but incredibly useful once you know how to set it up and it’s free inside Final Cut Pro.














