--- name: talking-head description: Create presenter and UGC-style video content. Use when creating educational videos, testimonials, product demos, or personal brand content. --- # Talking Head Skill ## Overview Talking Head creates presenter and user-generated content (UGC) style videos featuring people. This skill teaches you to plan and conceptualize talking head videos. **Keywords**: talking head, presenter video, UGC video, testimonial, educational video, personal brand, video content, presenter styling ## Core Methodology Talking head videos have three components: 1. **Presenter Styling** — How the presenter looks 2. **Background and Setting** — Video environment 3. **Framing and Composition** — Camera positioning ## Presenter Types ### Type 1: Professional Presenter **Use For**: Educational content, corporate videos, product demos **Characteristics**: - Professional attire (business casual or formal) - Polished appearance - Direct eye contact - Confident demeanor - Studio or professional setting **Prompt Template**: ``` Professional presenter, [clothing description], [hair/makeup style], direct eye contact with camera, confident expression, [background], professional lighting, cinematic quality, 4K, high-end production ``` ### Type 2: UGC Creator **Use For**: Testimonials, authentic content, relatable messaging **Characteristics**: - Casual attire - Natural appearance - Authentic expression - Relatable demeanor - Natural or casual setting **Prompt Template**: ``` UGC creator, [casual clothing], natural appearance, authentic expression, engaging with camera, [background], natural lighting, professional quality, 4K ``` ### Type 3: Expert/Influencer **Use For**: Authority content, thought leadership, reviews **Characteristics**: - Polished but approachable - Confident presence - Professional setting - Authoritative demeanor - High production quality **Prompt Template**: ``` Expert presenter, [professional casual clothing], polished appearance, confident expression, engaging with camera, [professional background], professional lighting, cinematic quality, 4K, high-end production ``` ### Type 4: Lifestyle Creator **Use For**: Lifestyle content, product usage, day-in-the-life **Characteristics**: - Stylish, aspirational attire - Polished appearance - Engaging expression - Lifestyle setting - Aesthetic focus **Prompt Template**: ``` Lifestyle creator, [stylish clothing], polished appearance, engaging expression, [lifestyle setting], aesthetic lighting, professional quality, 4K, Instagram-worthy ``` ## Clothing and Styling ### Clothing Style 1: Business Professional ``` "Business suit, dress shirt, tie, professional appearance, corporate aesthetic, polished, formal" ``` ### Clothing Style 2: Business Casual ``` "Business casual, blazer, dress shirt, professional appearance, approachable, polished" ``` ### Clothing Style 3: Casual ``` "Casual clothing, comfortable, relatable, authentic appearance, approachable, friendly" ``` ### Clothing Style 4: Stylish Casual ``` "Stylish casual, fashionable clothing, polished appearance, aspirational, modern aesthetic" ``` ### Clothing Style 5: Industry-Specific ``` "[Industry] attire, [specific clothing], professional appearance, credible, authentic to industry" ``` ## Background Options ### Background 1: Studio ``` "Professional studio background, neutral gray or white, subtle texture, professional lighting, clean aesthetic" ``` ### Background 2: Office ``` "Professional office setting, blurred background, modern office aesthetic, professional environment" ``` ### Background 3: Home Office ``` "Home office setting, professional background, modern, clean, organized, professional appearance" ``` ### Background 4: Lifestyle Setting ``` "[Specific setting], lifestyle aesthetic, authentic environment, relevant to content" ``` ### Background 5: Branded ``` "Branded background, [brand colors], branded elements, professional, consistent with brand" ``` ## Lighting and Composition ### Lighting Style 1: Studio Lighting ``` "Professional studio lighting, key light, fill light, even illumination, professional quality, no harsh shadows" ``` ### Lighting Style 2: Natural Lighting ``` "Natural lighting, soft diffused light, golden hour if possible, warm tones, professional quality" ``` ### Lighting Style 3: Cinematic Lighting ``` "Cinematic lighting, dramatic lighting, professional setup, high-end production, moody aesthetic" ``` ### Framing 1: Close-Up ``` "Close-up framing, head and shoulders, intimate, engaging, direct eye contact" ``` ### Framing 2: Medium Shot ``` "Medium shot framing, head to waist, professional, engaging, balanced composition" ``` ### Framing 3: Wide Shot ``` "Wide shot framing, full body visible, context visible, environmental storytelling" ``` ## Complete Talking Head Prompts ### Professional Educational Video ``` Professional presenter, business casual attire, polished appearance, direct eye contact, professional studio background, professional lighting, cinematic quality, 4K, high-end production, confident expression, engaging demeanor ``` ### UGC Testimonial Video ``` UGC creator, casual stylish clothing, natural appearance, authentic expression, engaging with camera, home or casual setting, natural lighting, professional quality, 4K, relatable and authentic ``` ### Expert Authority Video ``` Expert presenter, professional business casual clothing, polished appearance, confident expression, professional office or studio background, professional lighting, cinematic quality, 4K, authoritative and credible demeanor ``` ### Lifestyle Product Demo ``` Lifestyle creator, stylish casual clothing, polished appearance, engaging expression, lifestyle setting, aesthetic lighting, professional quality, 4K, demonstrating product, aspirational mood ``` ### Corporate Training Video ``` Corporate presenter, business professional attire, polished appearance, clear expression, corporate office background, professional lighting, high-end production, 4K, educational and clear ``` ## Script Considerations ### Opening Hook (0-3 seconds) ``` - Grab attention immediately - Establish credibility - State clear value proposition - Direct eye contact ``` ### Main Content (3-30 seconds) ``` - Deliver key message - Use gestures naturally - Maintain eye contact - Speak clearly and confidently - Show product/demo if relevant ``` ### Call-to-Action (Last 5 seconds) ``` - Clear next step - Direct call-to-action - Contact information or link - Confident closing ``` ## How to Use This Skill 1. **Choose Your Presenter Type** — Which type matches your need? 2. **Define Clothing and Styling** — What should they wear? 3. **Select Your Background** — Where should they be? 4. **Choose Lighting Style** — What lighting fits your brand? 5. **Plan Your Framing** — How should they be framed? 6. **Build Your Prompt** — Combine all elements 7. **Generate Concept** — Use Image Generation for key frames 8. **Plan Production** — Outline video sequence ## Integration with Other Skills Talking Head works with: - **Creative Strategist** — Your style guide informs presenter styling - **Image Generation** — Generate key frames for video - **Brand Asset** — Use brand elements in background - **Social Graphics** — Video stills become social assets ## Production Tips **Eye Contact**: Presenter should look directly at camera **Lighting**: Professional lighting is crucial **Audio**: Clear audio is essential (not covered in this skill) **Framing**: Keep presenter in frame, not too close or far **Clothing**: Choose colors that contrast with background **Authenticity**: Match presenter type to content and audience **Length**: Keep videos concise (15-60 seconds for social) ## Pro Tips **Consistency**: Use same presenter for brand consistency **Branding**: Incorporate brand colors and elements **Authenticity**: Match presenter type to message **Engagement**: Direct eye contact and natural gestures **Quality**: Professional lighting and composition **Pacing**: Match pacing to content type **Testing**: Test different presenter styles and settings ## Common Pitfalls **Poor Lighting** — Lighting is crucial for professional quality **Wrong Presenter Type** — Match presenter to content and audience **Awkward Framing** — Ensure presenter is properly framed **Inconsistent Styling** — Match to your Creative Strategist guide **Distracting Background** — Background should support, not distract **Low Production Quality** — Invest in professional appearance **Unclear Message** — Make content purpose clear ## Troubleshooting ### Presenter Looks Unprofessional - Upgrade clothing to match presenter type - Improve lighting and composition - Add "professional," "polished," "credible" to prompt - Choose appropriate background ### Background Too Distracting - Use neutral background instead - Blur background more - Simplify background elements - Focus attention on presenter ### Lighting Looks Harsh - Use "soft lighting," "diffused light" - Add "professional lighting setup" - Specify "no harsh shadows" - Use "natural lighting" if appropriate ### Framing Feels Off - Adjust framing (close-up, medium, wide) - Ensure presenter is centered - Check eye line with camera - Ensure proper headroom ## Next Steps Once you've planned your talking head videos, you have completed all 7 creative skills. Use the Orchestrator skill from the marketing package to manage all your creative assets.