Reel looks / Split deck
The split deck reel, edited by Claude
Cards on top, you below, short captions on the seam between them. The top half carries the idea (a number, a study, a screenshot) while the bottom half keeps your face on screen the whole time.
Best for
- Teaching one idea step by step
- Explaining a study or a stat without losing eye contact
- Tutorials where the viewer needs to see the screen and you
How to make a split deck reel with Claude Code
- Install the Claude desktop app and switch it to Code, not Chat.
- Make a folder for your edits and open it in Claude Code.
- Paste the two install lines below. The first run sets up ffmpeg, Python and the HyperFrames video engine.
- Send Claude your clip and say which look you want.
- Approve the storyboard, then give notes out loud until it is right.
/plugin marketplace add drleadflow/reel-room /plugin install reel-room@reel-room
Tip: Say what the top card should show out loud while you film. Claude turns those lines into the cards.
Questions
What is a split deck reel?
A vertical video split in two: graphic cards on the top half, the talking head on the bottom half, with captions sitting on the seam.
Do I need a green screen for a split deck?
No. The split deck keeps your normal background in the bottom half.
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