What Is Director Zoom?
Director zoom is a layout mode in Zoom that focuses on a primary speaker while keeping other participants visible in a side panel. It is designed for meetings, webinars, and presentations where one person leads the conversation.
How Director Zoom Works
In director zoom, the active speaker is displayed prominently, and up to nine other participants appear in a narrow sidebar. The view automatically switches when someone else speaks, helping viewers follow the discussion without manually changing layouts.
When to Use Director Zoom
Use director zoom for earnings calls, board briefings, and investor updates where a main presenter shares information while others react or ask questions. It is also useful for training sessions and interviews where a single host drives the flow.
Requirements and Availability
Director zoom is available on desktop and mobile apps for Zoom accounts that support video layout options. For full details on supported plans and settings, see Zoom's official support page.
