Video Recorder For Reaction Videos

A reaction video recorder captures the content you are watching alongside your camera and commentary. Instead of recording your face and the source video separately, you can capture your screen, camera, microphone, and system audio in one session, then arrange them into a picture-in-picture or side-by-side layout.

With Tella, you can record a browser tab, window, or screen with your camera, then change the screen-and-camera layout after recording. This makes it useful for reactions to product launches, presentations, trailers, tutorials, and other content you have permission to use.

You can make a reaction video in five steps:

1. Prepare the source. Open the video, presentation, or webpage you want to react to. Confirm that you have permission to record and publish the source material.
2. Choose what to capture. In Tella, select your screen, browser tab, or app window, then turn on your camera and microphone. Enable system audio when you need the source sound in the recording.
3. Record your reaction. Start the source content and react naturally. You can record in shorter clips if you want to pause, collect your thoughts, or redo one section without starting over.
4. Edit the recording. Trim or split unwanted parts, switch between screen-and-camera layouts, add captions, and use zoom effects to keep important details readable.
5. Share or export. Send the finished reaction video with a Tella link or export it as a video file for YouTube, X, LinkedIn, or another platform.

If you want to plan the format before recording, see Tella's guide to making a reaction video.

A strong reaction video lets viewers follow both the original content and your response. Keep the source large enough to read, place your camera where it does not cover important details, and balance the source audio with your microphone so your commentary stays clear.

Your commentary should add context rather than simply replaying the source. Explain what surprised you, pause to discuss important moments, and remove long stretches where nothing happens. Before publishing, check the copyright and permission rules for the source material and the platform where you plan to post it.