# SplitScreen
Layout component for side-by-side content
## Overview
The `SplitScreen` component is a layout component in the chuk-motion library.
## Properties
### `orientation`
- Type: `enum`
- *Optional* (default: `horizontal`)
- Split direction
- Values: `horizontal`, `vertical`
### `layout`
- Type: `enum`
- *Optional* (default: `50-50`)
- Size ratio
- Values: `50-50`, `60-40`, `40-60`, `70-30`, `30-70`
### `gap`
- Type: `number`
- *Optional* (default: `20`)
- Gap between panels (pixels)
### `left_content`
- Type: `component`
- **Required**
- Component for left/top panel
### `right_content`
- Type: `component`
- **Required**
- Component for right/bottom panel
### `start_time`
- Type: `float`
- **Required**
- When to show (seconds)
### `duration`
- Type: `float`
- *Optional* (default: `5.0`)
- How long to show (seconds)
## Example Usage
### Python (MCP Tool)
```python
remotion_add_splitscreen(
orientation="horizontal",
layout="50-50",
gap=20,
left_content={'type': 'CodeBlock', 'code': '...'},
right_content={'type': 'Terminal', 'output': '...'},
start_time=0.0,
duration=10.0,
)
```
### TSX (Generated)
The component generates TypeScript/React code that integrates with Remotion.
## Design Tokens
This component uses the chuk-motion design token system for consistent styling:
- **Colors**: Theme-aware color palettes
- **Typography**: Video-optimized font scales
- **Motion**: Spring physics and easing curves
- **Spacing**: Consistent spacing and safe margins
## Tips & Best Practices
- Respect platform safe margins
- Test with actual content before finalizing
- Consider aspect ratio and target platform
- Balance content density with readability
## Related Components
Browse other layout components in the [component library](../../../README.md).
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