## Multi-Stream Video Playback in Tator

Tator supports simultaneous playback of multiple videos that were recorded in sync, which we refer to as “multi-stream videos”. Examples are stereo videos, videos from multiple camera security systems, or videos from multi-modal sensors such as thermal/visible or time-of-flight cameras.

This tutorial will cover multi-stream playback features. For how to create a multi-stream video, see the developer guide on [how to configure and create multi-stream videos](/content/docs/developer-guide/project-and-media-management/create-multi-stream-videos/index.html).

Below is a video covering focus and layout modification:

[Multi-stream video playback in Tator](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQvFMyxoK6M)

## Try Basic Playback Controls

Multi-stream playback supports all the same features as single stream playback with the exception of quality selection, which must be configured via the advanced settings. Follow the [basic playback tutorial](/content/docs/user-guide/annotation/video-playback/index.html) on a multi-stream video to see these features.

## Focus a Single Stream

To focus on a single stream, right-click on the video canvas over the area where the stream is displayed. This will display a dropdown. Click `Focus Video`.

This will set the selected video as the primary video, occupying the majority of the video canvas. Other videos will be stacked in a column to the right.

Try playing the video, pausing, etc. To reset the view, right-click and select `Reset Multiview`.

## Change to Horizontal Layout

To change the layout to horizontal, right click on the video canvas and select `Horizontal Multiview`.

This will change the layout to horizontal.

Try playing the video, pausing, etc. To reset the view, right-click and select `Reset Multiview`.