We all know that eye contact is important for engagement in videos. But juggling your notes and script while looking straight at the camera is easier said than done. We aren't all natural presenters, and not everyone has the time to memorize their lines.
The solution? VEED’s new AI-powered Eye Contact Correction tool fixes a lack of direct eye contact in one click.
Spending time trying to memorize your script before recording will be a thing of the past. We’re going to dive into how this new tool works its AI magic. Whether you’re a creator, a business owner, an educator, or a podcaster, it’s time to focus on what’s most important — creating engaging content.
What is Eye Contact Correction?
Introducing the Eye Contact Correction tool; a one-click AI magic trick that fixes your gaze to look straight into the camera in your video — while you’re actually looking elsewhere. It allows you to read your notes and focus on what it is you are saying to your viewers while maintaining eye contact…resulting in maximum engagement.
In short, thanks to Eye Contact Correction, you can now record an entire video whilst:
- Looking at your transcript
- Glancing at your notes
- On the move
The tool reduces the amount of time and effort that it takes to make videos scroll-stoppingly awesome. Forget multiple retakes and keep your audience engaged with natural eye contact in one click!
What are the Benefits of Eye Contact Correction?
Every video can be improved with the Eye Contact Correction tool. You can now:
- Create a Connection with Your Audience: Maintaining eye contact when talking with your audience is key to keeping them entertained and engaged. Eye Contact Correction has you covered, even if direct eye contact isn’t your thing.
- Record Your Videos with More Confidence: Eye Contact Correction helps you convey confidence in one click. You no longer have to worry about maintaining eye contact; look at your script and notes as much as you like, and rest assured that you can fix your gaze later.
- Appear More Genuine and Authentic: Studies have shown that eye contact is the key to building a sense of trust with your viewers. Eye Contact Correction can help you add an element of authenticity and credibility to your videos, and make your messaging more convincing.
- Make More Content, Fast: Save time on editing mistakes and multiple takes. You can now embrace your spare time to craft and polish a video you’re happy with. No more memorizing content!
What Types of Videos Can I Record Using Eye Contact Correction?
Any type of talking head video needs perfect eye contact if you want to come across as a confident, genuine content creator. Here are some popular types of videos where the use of Eye Contact Correction would be most beneficial:
- Social Media Videos: When promoting a product on social media, whether it be a podcast or another service, you want to do it quickly and efficiently. Looking straight into the camera will stop more viewers when they’re scrolling.
- Video Presentations: Making eye contact during a presentation is key to conveying professionalism. With Eye Contact Correction, you can nail your lines without worrying about glancing away from the camera and looking unprepared.
- Promotional Videos: Show the world you value and care about the visual side of your content. Use natural eye contact as your superpower in persuading your viewers when promoting products or services.
- Educational Content: As an educator, it’s crucial to create a sense of connection with learners. Looking as if you’re talking directly to your viewers helps to build a sense of trust in what you’re teaching and makes you seem approachable.
- Video Messaging: If you struggle with holding eye contact in conversation, use this AI-powered tool as a secret weapon when creating video content. Your internal communications and sales pitches will come across as warm and personable.
- Podcasts: If you want people to listen and relate to your video, then looking at the camera during recording is essential. Use Eye Contact Correction when creating visual podcast content and keep your listeners engaged.
Tip: Record on the move! The Eye Contact Correction tool is ideal for those videos that are recorded whilst walking and talking.
How to Use VEED AI’s Eye Contact Correction
Using Eye Contact Correction is as simple as one, two, see?!
- Step 1: Upload your video to VEED.IO (or use our online recorder to create one). Don’t worry if you break eye contact to look at your notes or script — remember: you can fix it later.
- Step 2: On the timeline, click on your video. This will open up the Edit Video tab on the left.
- Step 3: In the Edit Video tab, scroll down about halfway and click on the Eye Contact Correction button. Sit back and watch as VEED AI aligns your gaze while retaining your natural eye color and blinks.
- Step 4: Export your video with perfect eye contact. Or continue editing within our editor.
Need a visual guide? Watch our tutorial video below. 👇
Keep Your Audience Engaged with Your Gaze
You’re one click away from producing seamless, engaging short clips. Whether it’s a presentation, promo content, or a podcast visual, consider your confidence unlocked. Eye Contact Correction is one of the one-click AI tools you have at your fingertips to make your video-making process faster. Use alongside more of VEED AI’s shiny new one-click features, including:
- Magic Cut: Magic Cut does hours of editing work in seconds. Remove mistakes, filler words, and pauses from your videos with one click, so you can focus on what matters and keep creating game-changing video content.
- Clean Audio: Get rid of background noise and keep your community engaged with studio-quality sound. Clicking ‘Clean Audio’ will get rid of any hisses in recording, as well as any unwanted hiccups. Think building work noise, or the neighbor’s dog barking.
- Auto Subtitles: Transcribe your audio in real-time and create accurate and professional subtitles in minutes. Customize the font, color, and size of them to keep your viewers engaged (and at the edge of their seats!).
- Voice Translate: Make videos in languages you don't speak. You can now translate the voices in your video to reach a more global audience and grow your online presence.
…and more!
The world of video editing is pretty hyped over AI right now. You may have noticed that a lot of VEED’s tools are already AI-powered (take a look at why VEED is for you here). We’ve taken our AI suite up a level to give you even more tools to add to your editing toolbox.
AI-powered video editing is the future of video editing, and we’re so excited you’re along for the ride. The use of Eye Contact Correction with your other one-click tricks will keep those audiences hooked.
Have fun with your new unlocked confidence as a content creator!
