The invention of the split focus diopter,В combining two images to make a single shot in which both the foreground and background are equally emphasized, possesses an otherworldly effect that gives the brain a real workout, and the black borders sometimes used to emphasize the fact that we're looking at a split screen can be both performance-serving (two characters talking on the phone) and a means to finding a loophole in the face of censorship (Stanley Donen's Indiscreet). These aforementioned examples only scratch the surface. How long has the presence of split screen been in effect? Does it work as both a narrative and nonfiction device? The shot choice has long been a favorite amongst film fans and we're curious to see how it came to be (and which directors have showcased it the best).ДЄ strong use of the technique can produce a number of playful, ironic juxtapositions, running the gamut from producing different angles of the same event ( Carrie), alternate outcomes ( The Queen of Spades and 500 Days of Summer), parallel events running simultaneously ( Passion)В and evenВ the miracle of twins ( Adaptation,В The Parent Trap, and The Social Network). A video so eye-popping, we guarantee you will be seeing double.Д¬all us biased, but everyone loves a creatively-infused, mind-bending example of a good split screen, and chances are that you clicked on this article to see if your favorite made the list.

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