diff --git a/src/mainview/components/ParticipantOverlay.qml b/src/mainview/components/ParticipantOverlay.qml
index 035ccd2d..47bfbf98 100644
--- a/src/mainview/components/ParticipantOverlay.qml
+++ b/src/mainview/components/ParticipantOverlay.qml
@@ -284,7 +284,7 @@ Rectangle {
             PropertyAnimation {
                 target: participantRect
                 property: "opacity"
-                duration: 500
+                duration: 50
             }
         }
     }