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Zoom & pan effects
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Zoom & pan effects

Pan, zoom, and add movement that gives your video that pro look and keeps your audience hooked.

September 23, 2026
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Add some movement with zoom and pan effects, now in the Editor. Zoom in, zoom out, or pan across the frame for a classic Ken Burns effect. It works on participant tiles as well as image and video overlays, so even a single-camera recording can feel dynamic. Use motion to hold attention and highlight key moments: a slow zoom lets a stat or quote land, while a fast zoom punches up a reaction, a plot twist, or a "wait, what?" beat.

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How to use it

  1. In the Editor, click the overlay or speaker tile you want to animate, then click the Animation icon. From there you can choose In (entry), Out (exit), or Zoom & pan. For speaker tiles, only Zoom & Pan is available.
  2. Click Zoom & Pan.
  3. On the timeline, drag the start and end points to set when the effect starts and ends. This sets the animation's duration.
  4. Click on Start, then set the starting frame: drag the tile on the canvas to position it, and use the slider or type a percent value to set the zoom level.
  5. Click on End, then set the finishing frame the same way, adjusting both position and zoom.
  6. Use the drop-down to control the easing if you want.

The effect plays out as a move from your start frame to your end frame over the duration you set. You can add more than one Zoom & pan on the same tile or overlay, for example, one zooming in followed by another zooming out.

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Add zoom effects in the Editor

Add motion to an image overlay, video overlay, or participant tile by animating a zoom and pan across the frame.

Add image overlays in the Editor

Add images to your video in the editor to make your video more engaging. Upload your own pictures or choose from our photo library.

Add video overlays in the Editor

Add video layers from a royalty-free library or upload your own to seamlessly integrate dynamic visuals, enhancing your narrative with contextual B-roll and added depth.

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