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Talking Heads App
The Talking Heads App is our Talking Head Video Player—the software that puts a professional website spokesperson on your pages with transparent video, smart autostart modes, and exit actions that drive leads.
Produced by Talking Heads. Documented for implementers on create-webm. Built for marketing sites, landing pages, and platforms like Wix.
What the Talking Heads App does
Most “talking head” tools stop at the video file. The Talking Heads App is the player layer: a self-contained JavaScript player that embeds your spokesperson video on the site, controls how it starts, and what happens when it ends—without bolting on a generic HTML5 player.
- Website spokesperson playback — Transparent / overlay-style presentation built for web pages
- 15 autostart modes — From muted loops to session- and permanent-aware play rules
- Smart exit behaviors — Contact form, email capture, link redirect, replay, poster, or close
- Self-contained JS — Configure in the player; no custom HTML required for core modes
Autostart modes (overview)
Full mode reference lives on the Talking Head Video Player autostart guide. Summary:
Basic
- yes — Autoplay with sound on load (high-attention landing pages)
- mute — Muted autoplay loop (background / non-interruptive)
- loop — Unmuted looping promo
- poster — Poster only until the visitor clicks
Session (sessionStorage)
- once — Play once with sound, then hide for the session
- picSession — First visit plays; later visits show poster
- muteSession — First visit with sound; later visits muted
Permanent (localStorage)
- onceLocal — Play once, then never again
- picLocal — First play, then poster forever
- muteLocal — First with sound, then muted forever
Interactive & advanced
- hover — Play on hover, pause on leave
- scroll — Play when ~50% in view
- delay — Wait
timeStopseconds, then play - slide — Slide-in entrance
- gostopgo — Play until
timeStop, then pause for a CTA beat
Example configuration:
this.autostart = "scroll";
this.timeStop = 3; // used by delay / gostopgoSmart exit behaviors
When the video ends, the app can keep the visitor in the funnel instead of dumping them back on a static page:
- Contact form
- Email capture
- Link redirect
- Replay
- Show poster
- Close player
Who it’s for
- Teams embedding a website spokesperson on product, pricing, or lead pages
- Marketers who need muted loops, one-time welcomes, or scroll-triggered play—not a one-size autoplay
- Wix and other site owners who want a Talking Heads spokesperson without fighting a generic embed—see the Talking Heads Wix App
Need the video produced first? We shoot and deliver the spokesperson, then wire the app/player for your site. Book a call or browse examples.
Talking Heads App vs. App Walkthrough videos
Different products:
- Talking Heads App (this page) — The player/software that runs your website spokesperson video
- App Walkthrough — A produced video style that demos SaaS/software UI on camera
If you searched “talking heads app,” you’re in the right place for the player. If you need a software demo video, go to App Walkthrough.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Talking Heads App?
It is the Talking Head Video Player—Talking Heads’ JavaScript player for website spokesperson videos, with autostart modes and exit actions documented on create-webm.
Where are the autostart modes documented?
On websitetalkingheads.com/create-webm—all 15 modes, persistence rules, and exit behaviors.
Is there a Wix version?
Yes. See the Talking Heads Wix App for adding a spokesperson to a Wix site.
Do you only sell the player?
No. Most clients get custom spokesperson production plus the player configured for their pages. Start with talent on Actors or schedule a call.
Next steps
Read the player docs · Wix App · Choose a spokesperson · Schedule a call