How to Circle Crop Video in CapCut (Face Cam in Corner & Animate)

Circle cropping a face video is a popular editing style for tutorials, screen recordings, and educational content. It keeps the focus on the main screen while still allowing viewers to see the presenter clearly.

In this detailed guide, you’ll learn how to circle crop a video in CapCut, place a face cam neatly in the corner, show a larger circular face cam when needed, and animate the face cam smoothly across the screen. All steps are done using CapCut’s built-in tools, with no plugins required.



Why Use a Circular Face Cam in Videos?

Using a circular face cam offers several advantages:

  • It takes up less screen space than square or rectangular overlays

  • It looks cleaner and more modern

  • It works well for tutorials and screen recordings

  • It helps maintain viewer focus on the main content

This editing style is commonly used by YouTubers, educators, and online course creators.

What You Need Before You Start

Before editing, make sure you have:

  • CapCut installed (desktop or mobile version)

  • Your main video or screen recording

  • A separate face cam video clip

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Once everything is ready, you can start editing.

Step 1: Import Your Clips into CapCut

Open CapCut and create a new project.

  1. Import your main video (tutorial or screen recording)

  2. Import your face cam video

  3. Place the main video on the primary timeline

  4. Place the face cam video on a layer above the main video

This setup allows you to create a picture-in-picture effect.

Step 2: Apply Circle Crop to the Face Video

To make your face cam circular:

  1. Select the face cam clip on the timeline

  2. Go to Mask or Crop (depending on your CapCut version)

  3. Choose the Circle shape

  4. Adjust the size of the circle to fit your face

  5. Reposition the face cam so it appears clean and centered

This instantly converts your face video into a circular overlay.

Step 3: Place the Face Cam in the Corner

After applying the circular mask:

  • Resize the face cam to a suitable size

  • Drag it to a corner of the screen (top-right or bottom-right works best)

  • Make sure it does not cover important on-screen elements

This placement is ideal for tutorial and educational videos.

Step 4: Show a Larger Circular Face Cam When Needed

Sometimes you may want to show your face more prominently, such as during an introduction or explanation.

To do this:

  1. Duplicate the face cam clip or split it at the desired point

  2. Increase the size of the circular face cam

  3. Position it in a specific area of the screen

This creates a smooth transition from a small corner face cam to a larger circular face cam.

Step 5: Animate the Circular Face Cam (Right to Left)

CapCut allows you to animate the position of your face cam using keyframes.

  1. Select the face cam clip

  2. Enable Keyframes

  3. Set the starting position (for example, right side)

  4. Move the playhead forward

  5. Change the position to the left side of the screen

CapCut will automatically create a smooth movement animation between the two points.

Step 6: Fine-Tune the Animation and Timing

For better results:

  • Adjust animation speed to keep movement natural

  • Avoid moving the face cam too fast

  • Ensure the face cam does not distract from the main content

Subtle movement usually looks more professional.

Common Use Cases for Circular Face Cam

This technique works well for:

  • YouTube tutorials

  • Screen recording videos

  • Online courses

  • Educational and explainer content

  • Presentation-style videos

Watch the Full Video Tutorial

If you prefer a visual, step-by-step walkthrough, watch the full tutorial on YouTube:

🎥 Circle Crop Video in CapCut (Face Cam in Corner & Animate)


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Final Thoughts

Circle cropping a face video in CapCut is a simple technique that can significantly improve the visual quality of your videos. With proper placement and subtle animation, your tutorials will look cleaner, more engaging, and more professional.

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