Descript: Creating a screen recording layout

Learn Descript with Ross·Dec 2025

Demo summary

The video shows how to position a webcam overlay in a circle and flip the image before saving the configuration as a reusable screen recording layout.

Step-by-step

Drag the webcam overlay to the desired position on the screen
Format the webcam into a circle shape
Flip the webcam image to face inward
Right-click on the scene rail
Select Save scene as new layout
Enter a title for the layout
Select the appropriate pack and click Add

Tips

Flip your webcam image so you are facing inward toward the screen content
Save specific configurations as layouts to maintain a consistent look across a YouTube channel

Highlights

“it would now be available for me to use forever with the click of a button”

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