Eye Contact is a video effect that adjusts your eye line so it looks like you’re facing the camera, even when you’re reading from a script or notes off-screen. In this article, we'll walk you through using the effect. 

Before you start

• Make sure your video is correctly oriented before importing—Eye Contact won’t work on sideways footage.
• Stay online while processing; the Eye Contact effect requires a network connection.

Apply Eye Contact to a video

1. In the Scene editor, select your video layer.
2. In the hover menu, open the Effects tab and choose Eye Contact.

Tip: You can also select a layer on the timeline and toggle the effect from the Properties panel in the sidebar.

Tips for best results

• Single person only: The effect works when one clear face is in frame.
• Keep the face prominent & well lit: Avoid extreme side angles or full head turns.
• If reading a script: Keep your eyeline close to the camera; large offsets won’t apply.
• Glasses: Reduce glare with softer, angled lighting so eyes are clearly visible.