How to Change Video Layout

Layouts control how your recorded sources — screen, camera, and phone — are arranged in the final video. Screen Script lets you change layouts at different points in time, so you can switch from a side-by-side view to a full-screen view mid-video.

Steps

1. Open your project in the Editor after recording.

2. Switch to the Layouts tab in the timeline selector at the bottom of the editor.

3. Adjust the current layout — in the viewport, drag and resize your video sources (screen, camera) to arrange them how you want. You can change tile size, position, corner radius, and layer order.

4. Add a layout change (Premium) — move the playhead to the point in your timeline where you want a different arrangement, and create a new layout segment. Adjust the positions for that segment.

5. Set transitions — Screen Script can transition smoothly between layout segments. Adjust the transition style between segments.

6. Preview using the play button to see how the layout changes feel during playback.

Common layout patterns

• Full screen + small camera — screen recording takes the full frame, with a small camera bubble in the corner. Great for product demos.
• Side by side — screen and camera split the frame. Works well for tutorials where your face adds context.
• Camera only — full-frame camera for intro/outro segments or when explaining something without the screen.
• Screen only — hide the camera when you want viewers focused entirely on the UI.

Tips

• Start simple — one or two layout changes per video is usually enough. Too many switches can feel jarring.
• Use layout changes at natural breaks — switch layouts when you transition between topics or sections, not mid-sentence.
• Keep the camera visible when talking — if you're narrating, viewers benefit from seeing your face.

What's next?

Combine layout changes with zoom effects to create polished, professional-looking recordings. See the Editor overview for all available editing tools.