Alex Ruben
How To Use Eye Contact Correction in CapCut
Honestly, trying to look professional on camera can be a pain sometimes, especially when the camera isn’t exactly where your eyes happen to be. CapCut’s Eye Contact Correction is kind of a game-changer, because it tweaks your eye movement to make it look like you’re making eye contact with the viewer—even if you’re actually staring off to the side or just not syncing up well. It’s perfect for content creators, someone doing a presentation, or even just trying to look a little more charismatic without the hassle of reshooting everything. This guide walks through how to turn on and play with this feature without losing your mind.
How to Fix Eye Contact in CapCut
Access the feature and get it ready
First, you gotta open CapCut and pick your video—but you probably already knew that. Once your project is loaded:
- Tap on New Project in the main menu or home screen.
- Select the video you want to work on from your gallery.
- When the video loads, you’ll be in the editing workspace. That’s where the magic happens.
Note: Sometimes, the Eye Contact option is buried deep in the settings or the effects panel, so keep an eye out for it. Also, make sure your app is up to date; older versions might not have this feature at all.
Find and enable the Eye Contact feature
Once in the edit screen, you need to locate the Eye Contact correction. Usually, it’s under the Effects or Adjustments menu, but in some cases, it’s hidden in advanced tools.
- Swipe left or right along the bottom menu to browse through the available effects.
- Look for an icon or label that says Eye Contact. If you’re clueless, it might not show up unless you’ve selected some video with a face or eye-tracking potential.
On some setups, the feature might only appear after you apply a certain filter or effect—kind of weird, but that’s how it is. If you can’t find it, double-check for app updates or try restarting the app.
Switch it on and see what happens
After you find the Eye Contact toggle:
- Turn it on—usually a simple switch or tap.
- You should see a preview where your eyes get subtly shifted to look more into the camera. Not sure why it works, but sometimes this process feels a little rough around the edges, especially on lower-end devices or with bad lighting.
Expect a little unnatural movement if you look too close or wiggle your head around; it’s AI trying to do its thing, not magic. Still, it can make your face look a lot more engaging.
Play around with the settings to make it natural
If it feels too overdone or a little weird, most likely, the app offers some fine-tuning options—like intensity or gaze direction. Adjust these sliders until it looks natural enough. For example:
- Turn down the strength if it’s making your eyes look weird or cartoonish.
- Increase it if you want a more noticeable effect—just don’t go overboard unless you’re into that crazy look.
On some devices, the AI works better if your face is well-lit and steady, so make sure you’re in a decent environment for best results. You might have to tinker a little for a natural look, but that’s normal.
Extra tips & troubleshooting
Here are a few practical hints from real-world trying—because of course, Windows or Android has to make it harder than necessary:
- Ensure your camera or video source is well-lit. The AI can’t work miracles if it can’t see your eyes clearly.
- If nothing happens, try closing and reopening the app, or re-importing the video. Sometimes it’s just a glitch.
- Keep your app updated. Check the Play Store or App Store for the latest version that rocks the Eye Contact feature.
- If it still refuses to show up, maybe your device isn’t supported or it’s one of those limited beta features in certain regions—so, just keep that in mind.
Wrap-up
Once everything’s set, the Eye Contact correction can actually make your videos look way more professional or just less awkward. Not sure why, but it’s kinda satisfying to see your eyes intentionally meet the camera, even if you don’t want to stare deeply into your screen for real. Just remember, it’s AI, so sometimes it’s a bit off or needs a little manual tuning. In the end, playing around and experimenting with the settings usually does the trick.
Summary
- Open CapCut, start a new project, and load your video.
- Find the Eye Contact option in effects or adjustments.
- Switch it on, tweak sliders for naturalness.
- Make sure lighting is decent and your app is updated.
- Restart or re-import videos if features aren’t showing up.
Fingers crossed this helps
Hopefully, this shaves off a few hours of re-shoots or editing frustration. Anyway, this thing has saved the day on a couple of setups—so, might do the same for you. Good luck, and don’t be afraid to experiment with the settings until it feels right.