# Custom layouts for Windows A Windows screen recorder with custom camera layouts for tutorials, product demos, and course videos. [Try Custom Layouts now](/content/download/index.html) Get started for free ยท no credit card required ## Custom camera layouts for tutorials, demos, and course videos Pane helps you keep screen and webcam recordings clear with automatic framing, layout changes, and polished timing. ### Full control Fine-tune timing, framing, and cuts without re-recording your screen and camera layout. ### Camera layouts Switch between clean screen-and-webcam layouts that keep attention on the right moment. ### Smooth transitions Blend layout changes with smooth motion so tutorials and demos stay easy to follow. ### Picture-in-picture ready Create polished picture-in-picture recordings for product demos, courses, and walkthroughs. ## What are custom screen recording layouts? Custom screen recording layouts let you arrange your screen and webcam in different ways so the video matches the moment. Instead of using one static webcam bubble for the whole recording, you can choose a picture-in-picture view, a side-by-side layout, or a more screen-focused composition that keeps the interface readable. ### Picture-in-picture screen recording Keep your screen as the main focus while your webcam stays visible in a smaller, intentional frame. ### Side-by-side screen and webcam Show both the interface and the presenter clearly when explanation matters as much as the product itself. ### Screen-first with webcam moments Let the product lead most of the video, then bring the presenter forward only when context or personality helps. ## Record your screen and webcam in one clean layout Pane Studio helps you record screen and webcam together without making the video feel cluttered. For product demos, you can keep the interface readable most of the time and bring your webcam forward when a feature needs explanation or context. That makes the page useful for searches like **screen recorder with webcam layout**, **record screen and webcam**, and **side-by-side screen and webcam recording**. It also makes the final result feel closer to a polished product video than a basic recording with a webcam bubble in the corner. If your main use case is launches or walkthroughs, see [create product demos on Windows](/content/create/demos/index.html). If you are comparing layout-driven recording against other polished tools, the [Pane vs Screen Studio](/content/vs/screen-studio/index.html) and [Pane vs Tella](/content/vs/tella/index.html) pages give more context. ## Change your layout after recording One of the strongest parts of a custom layout workflow is that you do not need to re-record when the camera placement feels wrong. You can refine the framing, timing, and balance between screen and presenter after the recording is done. This matters for tutorials, product demos, and course videos because the right composition changes from moment to moment. Sometimes the screen should dominate. Sometimes the presenter should be more visible. Pane Studio gives you room to make those adjustments without rebuilding the whole video from scratch. ## Custom layouts vs a basic webcam overlay A basic webcam overlay usually places your camera in one fixed position and leaves it there for the whole recording. A custom layout is more intentional. It lets you decide when the screen should lead, when the presenter should be emphasized, and when a picture-in-picture or side-by-side format is the clearer choice. That difference is what makes custom layouts especially useful for **screen recorder for tutorials with webcam**, **picture-in-picture screen recorder**, and **Windows screen recorder with webcam** searches. The page is not just about adding a face camera. It is about shaping the composition so the video communicates more clearly. ## FAQ ### How do custom camera layouts work? Pane lets you record your screen and webcam together, then switch between layouts that keep the important part of the recording clear. You can show more of your screen when demonstrating a feature, bring the webcam forward when explaining something directly, and keep the overall flow polished without complicated editing. ### Can I adjust the webcam layout after recording? Yes. You can fine-tune layout timing, switch between webcam positions, and refine framing after the recording is done. That makes it easier to keep tutorials, demos, and course videos feeling intentional without starting over. ### Are custom layouts useful for tutorials and courses? Absolutely. Custom layouts help tutorials and course videos feel easier to follow by balancing screen detail with presenter presence. You can keep the interface readable while still showing your webcam when context or explanation matters. ### Can I use custom layouts for product demos? Yes. Product demos often need both a clean product view and moments where your webcam adds clarity or personality. Custom layouts let you move between those views smoothly so demos look more polished and engaging. ### Can I record my screen and webcam at the same time? Yes. Pane Studio lets you record your screen and webcam together so you can create tutorials, walkthroughs, demos, and course videos with a more polished layout. ### Can I create picture-in-picture recordings on Windows? Yes. Pane Studio supports picture-in-picture style screen recordings so your webcam can stay visible without covering the important part of the interface. ### Can I make side-by-side screen and webcam videos? Yes. You can create side-by-side layouts when you want the screen and presenter to share attention more evenly. This works well for lessons, walkthroughs, and explanation-heavy videos. ### What is the difference between a webcam overlay and a custom layout? A basic webcam overlay usually stays fixed in one corner for the whole video. A custom layout gives you more intentional framing, better balance between screen and presenter, and more flexibility to adjust the composition for different moments. ### Does Pane Studio work on Windows 10 and Windows 11? Yes. Pane Studio is built for Windows and is designed for creators working on Windows 10 and Windows 11.