What is Talking Head Video?
A video format featuring a person (or AI-generated character) speaking directly to the camera. Commonly used in education, marketing, and social media content. Puppetry turns any photo into a talking head video using AI lip-sync technology.
Related Terms
AI Avatar / AI Presenter
A digital character animated by artificial intelligence. Unlike deepfakes (which impersonate real people), AI avatars are created from photos with the owner's consent for legitimate use cases like education, marketing, and accessibility.
AI Spokesperson
A digital presenter generated and animated by AI for marketing, training, or product videos. Replaces the cost and scheduling of hiring on-camera talent. Companies typically use a single AI spokesperson identity across many videos for brand consistency.
Text-to-Video
The process of generating video content from text input. In Puppetry, this means typing a script, selecting a voice, and getting a fully animated talking head video — no camera, studio, or editing skills needed.
Photo-to-Video
Converting a static photograph into an animated video. AI analyzes facial features in the photo and generates realistic motion including lip sync, head turns, and expressions. Works with real photos, illustrations, and 3D renders.