What is a Split Diopter shot?

Using Split Diopter shots are a good way to convey visual information and they look pretty cool at the same time. In this video I explore what a Split Diopter shot is and take a look at examples of films that used them well. Chapters Citizen Kane’s False Diopter - 00:00 What is a Split Diopter - 00:32 Usage in 70’s American New Wave - 01:00 Brian DePalma - 01:33 Vilmos Zsigmond - 01:51 Showing Danger - 02:03 Conflict in Interest - 02:42 Martin Scorcese - 03:21 Character Progression - 03:45 Us - 04:17 Suspiria - 04:49 Outro - 04:59 Main Channel: