Best software for 4-way split screen??

[chazmo7]

We are looking to purchase software for a project that requires a 4 way split screen. We are pretty familiar with Pinnacle, and were considering buying 17, but can't determine if it is capable. Anyone know if it is? Or is there a better option without a second mortgage. Any input appreciated.

[smrpix]

Pinnacle can do it fine.

Depending on the format of your source footage and the power of your computer, realtime playback may not be possible -- but you should have no problem creating the effect and rendering out the results.

[manono]

Or is there a better option without a second mortgage.

AviSynth can do it easily and for free:

A=StackHorizontal(Video1,Video2)
B=StackHorizontal(Video3,Video4)
StackVertical(A,B)

http://avisynth.nl/index.php/StackHorizontal

[racer-x]

Yes, Avisynth can easily do it for free. If you want a GUI, then Aviutl can also do it for free.

This is a very minimalistic requirement actually............

[pandy]

ffmpeg - also realtime (bonus can accept various inputs - capture, streams etc)

https://trac.ffmpeg.org/wiki/Create%20a%20mosaic%20out%20of%20several%20input%20videos

[smrpix]

One determinant is how accurate the sync needs to be, and how much you need to be able to see what you're doing while you're doing it.