talking-head skill

---
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.