How to get guest video above host video

[FireBat]

My camera is on top of my screen.
My video is just below that on the screen.
My guest's video is below mine.
Both videos are wide screen due to webcam doing HD, so can't put them side by side....
Problem is, I look at my guest video when I talk which makes me look like I'm looking down at the ground to my guest and not 'at them'.
If the guest video was above mine and thus nearer the camera, then it would look like I'm looking at them.
How do I get their video above mine (or mine below theirs)?

[storyhub]

There are several ways to resolve this.

In gallery view you can use drag and drop to reposition the videos.

In speaker view you could spotlight  or pin the guest video making it the prominent video.

If this works please click accept as a solution.

[John73]

"Great question! This is a common challenge with video call setups where camera placement and on-screen positioning don’t align. When your eyes focus on the guest’s video feed (lower on-screen), it creates the illusion you’re looking down, breaking eye contact. Here’s how to fix it:

Platform-Specific Solutions:

1. Zoom:

   • Enable "Dual Monitors" in settings → Video → Meetings.

   • Drag your guest’s window to the top half of your screen and your own preview to the bottom.

   • Use "Gallery View" → Right-click their video → "Pin to top".

2. Microsoft Teams:

   • Go to Settings → Layout → Select "Content Only" mode.

   • Manually drag their video window above yours.

3. Browser-Based Tools (Google Meet, etc.):

   • Install a browser extension like "Grid View" or "Meet Party Mode" to rearrange video positions.

Hardware/Software Workarounds:

• OBS Studio (Free):
  Capture both video feeds and layer them vertically (guest on top, yours below) for a custom layout.

• Physical Adjustment:
  Place your laptop on a stand to elevate the screen, aligning the camera closer to eye level when viewing lower windows.

Pro Tip: Position your guest’s video window as close as possible to your camera lens. Even a 5–10% vertical shift dramatically improves eye-contact perception!

For more video setup hacks, check out these professional streaming tips  to optimize engagement. Happy streaming!