Talking Head

Turn one photo into a talking head video

Upload a portrait, write a few lines and get a natural talking head presenter for YouTube, TikTok, Reels and courses.

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Lifelike Presenters

  • CheckExpressive lip-sync
  • CheckNatural head and eye motion
  • CheckAny face, real or illustrated
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Image & Video

  • CheckSame look in every clip
  • CheckSharp, studio-style output
  • CheckVertical, square or wide
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Voice

  • CheckEmotion you can direct
  • CheckLive, back-and-forth replies
  • CheckVoices designed from a prompt

Trusted by creators and growing teams

Northloop
“Our team now ships a fresh talking head lesson every week without ever booking a studio.”
Jonas Ferreira, Head of Learning
Brightcast
“Swapping stock footage for a friendly on-screen host kept visitors on our product tours far longer.”
Tomas Reid, Growth Lead

See a talking head come alive

Pick a character, start chatting and picture it hosting your next video.

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Young woman with long rainbow-dyed hair in a grey graphic sweatshirt sitting at a desk with a bowl of strawberries in a cozy room with shelves and a world map

Hi! What should my next video be about?

Made for the way people watch

Faces keep viewers watching
longer

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1 photo to begin

One clear portrait is enough to build a presenter who looks the same in every video.

3 formats

Export talking head clips in vertical, square or widescreen for every feed you post to.

24/7 host

Your on-screen presenter never gets tired, camera-shy or stuck in traffic.

Characters that look,
speak and stay in character

One presenter, every format

People are wired to watch faces. A talking head adds eye contact, tone and expression that text or slides cannot deliver, so your message lands and sticks long after the scroll.

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Face + voice: strongest attention
Slides + voiceover
Moderate
Text-only post
Low

Memory & personality

Your character keeps the same style, quirks and catchphrases across hundreds of scripts.

  • CheckStays on-brand in every episode
  • CheckCalls back to earlier videos
  • CheckPersonality grows with your series

Image Generation

Create new scenes of your presenter from one reference portrait and a short prompt.

  • CheckSame face in every shot
  • CheckPolished, studio-style quality
  • CheckFresh outfits and settings

Video Animation

Bring any still photo to life with a single line of text.

  • CheckFollows your direction closely
  • CheckSmooth, natural movement
  • CheckWorks with any portrait
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Voice

Turn a written script into spoken audio that matches your presenter's look and mood.

  • CheckSet the emotion line by line
  • CheckReal-time spoken replies
  • CheckDesign a voice from a description

Safety built into every layer

Controls that cover image, video and voice.

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Content filtering – stops harmful prompts and outputs.

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Context rules – tighter checks for sensitive topics.

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Custom limits – tune protections to fit your audience.

From script to screen

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video:
title: "3 lighting tips in 30 seconds"
format: vertical_9x16
presenter:
face: "maya_portrait.jpg"
voice: { tone: "warm", pace: "relaxed" }
script:
- "Hi! Want better light without new gear?"
- "Tip one: face a window, not a lamp."
- "Stay tuned for tips two and three."
captions: on

Use cases and guides

Use case

Social creators post daily TikTok and Reels updates with one consistent presenter and no camera setup.

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Use case

A language school turned weekly lessons into short talking head explainers that students actually finish.

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Use case

Product teams explain launches with an on-screen host, reusing one script across several languages.

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Guide

Write a short script, choose a face and a voice, then publish your very first clip.

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Questions people ask

What is a talking head video?

A clip where one person, real or AI, speaks straight to the camera, usually framed from the chest up. It is the go-to format for tutorials, updates and explainers.

Do I have to film myself?

No. Begin with a single portrait or choose a ready-made character, then add your script and pick a voice that fits.

Where can I publish the results?

Anywhere video plays: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, online courses, landing pages and ads.

Can one presenter star in a whole series?

Yes. Keep the same face, voice and personality across every episode so viewers recognise your host instantly.

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