# Interview Layer

Source: https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/interview/  
Last updated: 2024-09-24  
Applies to mimoLive: Interview Layer V3.32  
Section: Layers, Video Effects & Live Editing › Layers Overview › Layout Layers  

The **Interview Layer** in mimoLive provides a professional and customizable way to display two speakers in a side-by-side format during live broadcasts. This layer allows for dynamic transitions, text overlays, and a variety of appearance adjustments to match your stream’s branding and layout.

![](https://mimolive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-24-at-14.45.29-1024x656.png)

### Layer Setup Parameters

#### Triggers

- **Toggle:** Assign a record shortcut to enable or disable the layer during your stream.
- **Event:** Currently set to “None,” but you can assign a specific event trigger if needed.

#### Control

- **Display Options:**
- **A:** Display only Speaker A.
- **A and B:** Display both speakers side-by-side.
- **B:** Display only Speaker B.
- **Show Title:** Toggles the display of the titles for each speaker, which can be customized below.

#### Content

- **Title A:** Customize the name or title for the person appearing on the left (Speaker A). For example, *Marcie Doe*.
- **Title B:** Customize the name or title for the person on the right (Speaker B). For example, *Jon Muller*.
- **Speaker Video Feed:** Select the video source for both Speaker A and Speaker B. In this case, it is set to **Speaker 7**.

#### **Appearance Settings**

1. **Font:**

- Choose from a variety of fonts to display the names or titles of the speakers. The current font is set to **HelveticaNeue-Bold** at size **43 px**.

2. **Text Background Type:**

- Customize the background behind the titles of the speakers:
- **Constant Color:** A solid color background.
- **Gradient L to R:** A gradient from left to right (currently selected).
- **Gradient T to B:** A gradient from top to bottom.
- **Custom Image:** Use an image as the background for the text.

3. **Text Background Colors:**

- **Text BG Color 1:** The first color for the background gradient or solid color. In the example, it is set to a dark blue.
- **Text BG Color 2:** The second color for the background gradient. In this example, it is set to white (#FFFFFF).

#### Geometry Settings

1. **Crop Settings:**

- Adjust the cropping for each video feed to ensure the best framing of your speakers:
- **Crop Top:** Default is **85 px**.
- **Crop Bottom:** Default is **81 px**.
- **Crop Middle:** Default is **96 px**, to balance the middle of the screen between both speakers.

2. **Display Configuration:**

- Adjust the aspect ratio and positioning of both speakers, ensuring that the layout fits within your live stream’s visual design.

### Practical Tips

- The **Gradient L to R** option provides a more dynamic look for text backgrounds compared to a solid color. It works well to make titles stand out.
- Adjust the **Crop Top** and **Bottom** values based on how your speakers are framed within the video feed. This ensures no unnecessary empty space.
- The **Show Title** toggle can be useful when you need to emphasize the speaker’s identity, but it can be turned off for a cleaner look when not required.
- This layer does not route audio to the Program Out audio mix. To include audio from each video source, add a separate [Audio Only layer](https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/audio-only/) for each.

This setup is ideal for interviews, panel discussions, or dual-presenter broadcasts. With mimoLive’s Interview Layer, you can provide a polished and engaging experience for your audience.