How to setup video boxes for an interview with 2 people

[photopro28]

Hi,

I will be interviewing two people (not a job interview)
about their experiences in a certain subject.

I want to set their video box up as the main
2 video's and my video to be smaller on the bottom.
I want the video boxes of all three of us to stay
the same size throughout the interview.

How do I set this up in Zoom?
Thank you
Gavin

[kjhartma]

Try this, I think it might work but test it out too, I don't know if you can make your video smaller than the other 2 however:

• In gallery view, click and drag the videos around in the orientation you want, 2 on top, 1 on bottom. You might need to resize the Zoom window too.
• Pin all 3 of your videos - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362743-Pinning-participants-videos
• Once pinned, don't rearrange anything else in Zoom, and record locally to your machine.

Alternatively you can try spotlight too and record to the cloud but I don't know if that keeps everyone in the order you want - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362653

Of the two I think pinning might be better in this case, but try them and see.

Good luck,

KJH

[Galvin2]

To set up video boxes for an interview with two people, you will need to use video conferencing software that supports multi-camera inputs. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Choose a video conferencing platform that allows for multiple camera inputs, such as Zoom, Skype, or Google Meet.

2. Connect two cameras to your computer or laptop. You can use your built-in camera for one person and an external camera for the other person.

3. Open your video conferencing software and start a new meeting.

4. Click on the video settings or camera icon to select the two cameras you want to use for your interview.

5. Position the cameras in such a way that they capture the two people in the frame. You can use a tripod or other mounting device to keep the cameras stable.

6. Start the interview and ask your questions.

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Make sure to position yourself in the video box accordingly so that you are visible to the camera and speak clearly into the microphone.

[jamesbolden]

Hi Gavin,

You can achieve this setup in Zoom using the Spotlight or Pin feature. Here’s how:

Use Spotlight Video – As the host, you can spotlight the two interviewees so their video remains the primary focus. Your video will still be visible in the gallery view but smaller.
Use Pin Video – If you want control over how you see the layout, you can pin the two interviewees’ videos and position yours as a smaller window. Keep in mind that pinning only affects your view, not the recording.
Use Third-Party Software – If you're recording the session and want a more polished layout, tools like OBS Studio or Jobma can help customize video arrangements for a professional look.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you need further clarification.

[jobma]

Hey Gavin,

Great question! Setting up your Zoom layout the way you want can be a bit tricky, but there are definitely ways to make it work.

As @kjhartma mentioned, using Pinning or Spotlight mode can help you arrange the video boxes. Pinning lets you manually set the order and layout, so your two interviewees stay prominent while your video remains smaller at the bottom.

Another option is using third-party interview tools like Jobma, which provides more control over video layouts, making it easier to maintain a professional and structured look throughout your session. It’s worth checking out if you’re conducting frequent interviews!

Let us know what works best for you. Good luck with the interview!