split-screen technique

noun

1. a cinematic device by which two or more complete images are projected simultaneously onto separate parts of the screen Also calledsplit screen

Example Sentences

Another source of inspiration was Jewison’s 1968 heist movie “The Thomas Crown Affair,” one of the first major films to use split-screen technique.

From Los Angeles Times

In the new documentary “De Palma,” 75-year-old filmmaker Brian De Palma reflects on a half-century career, offering frank observations on such subjects as his signature split-screen technique and his legendarily fraught relationship with the Hollywood establishment.

From Washington Post

A sinuous split-screen technique cleverly adds momentum to a series of static conversations, though it is finally Mr. Costner’s charisma that weaves it all together.

From New York Times

He devised a dynamic split-screen technique which enabled him to eradicate the then expensive system of inserting miniatures or glass paintings to combine stop-motion with live action.

From The Guardian

Using the split-screen technique, Godfrey chatted with each member of his team and listened approvingly while they told him how wonderful he was.

From Time Magazine Archive