Two verified views → one fixed composition
Side-by-Side Shooting Video Comparison
Side by Side is one of the four layouts in the Pro Split Sync mode—not a separate editing mode—and it places exactly two recordings on one manually verified, layout-defined timeline.
Updated: 2026-08-02
Use it when keeping both views visible is more useful than switching between them. A first-person camera can show handling while a follow camera keeps the whole stage in context, provided both recordings are aligned and each subject is framed before export.
Start in Split Sync, then choose Side by Side
Split Sync is the editing mode. It accepts exactly two recordings and offers four output layouts. Side by Side keeps both inputs visible left and right at 16:9. Full Screen instead stacks both views top and bottom at 9:16, while the two 3:4 HUD layouts also arrange the video areas vertically.
In a multi-angle Full Screen or HUD composition, the top-and-bottom pane ratio can be 50/50, 40/60, or 30/70. Same-view comparison remains 50/50, and Side by Side does not use that top-and-bottom ratio control.
This distinction matters when choosing a workflow. Use the full Split Sync guide to align two views of the same run. Use Stage Mix when 2–3 simultaneous POV, Follow, or Static inputs need camera switching rather than a fixed two-panel frame.
Pro access: Split Sync, including Side by Side, is a Pro feature. Side by Side does not add a separate purchase or a fifth editing mode.
Align the audio, verify the timeline, and frame both subjects
- Select exactly two recordings. For the native synchronization workflow, choose two views captured during the same stage run.
- Inspect both start beeps. Confirm the timer beep is present and identifiable in each audio track.
- Apply the proposed alignment. Let Split Sync use the timer beep and surrounding audio evidence to place both inputs on one timeline.
- Verify and correct the offset. Preview an audible or visible event that appears in both views and adjust the alignment when necessary.
- Frame and preview both panels. Position or track the subject in each Side by Side panel, then review the complete layout before export.
A weak timer beep, automatic gain control, neighboring gunshots, or echo can affect the proposed alignment. The audio-detection troubleshooting guide gives a practical order for checking those conditions.
Compare views that share a clear review purpose
| Pair | What it can show | Preparation boundary |
|---|---|---|
| POV and Follow | Handling detail beside whole-stage movement and context | Record the same run and verify timer-beep alignment |
| Two views of one stage | Different sightlines on the same performance | Confirm a shared event and frame the subject in both panels |
| Current run and training reference | A deliberately prepared visual reference | Manually prepare and verify the two timelines; no automatic comparison analysis is added |
Side by Side is not an arbitrary unrelated-video analysis tool. The layout presents two prepared inputs; the editor decides whether their timing and context make the comparison meaningful.
The selected layout controls the finished canvas
Side by Side uses Split Sync’s 16:9, 1920 × 1080 layout-defined output geometry rather than the normal Reframe/Track ratio matrix. It does not offer arbitrary ratio-and-resolution combinations or 4K tracking output.
Preview the complete composition to check that both subjects remain readable and that neither panel hides the moment you want to compare. If you need a single subject followed through a portrait or square crop, use the Reframe and Track guide instead.
Frequently asked questions
Is Side by Side a separate Shooting Cut editing mode?
No. Side by Side is one of the four layouts inside the Pro Split Sync mode.
How many recordings does Side by Side use?
Side by Side uses exactly two recordings on one verified Split Sync timeline. The primary workflow is two simultaneous views of the same run.
Does timer-beep alignment still need manual verification?
Yes. Split Sync uses timer-beep and audio evidence to propose alignment, but you should preview a shared event and correct the offset when needed.
Can Side by Side automatically analyze unrelated videos?
No. It creates a two-panel composition; it does not add automatic analytical matching between arbitrary unrelated recordings.