Discover how faceless videos enhance your online business when the focus is shifted away from facial expressions and identity to emphasizing actions, atmosphere, and setting instead.
Videos…
…are a great way to make an impact online. Videos, if created correctly, grab the viewers attention and keeps it, allowing you to broaden your brand and promote your products.
But, not everyone feels comfortable being in front of a camera—and that’s perfectly okay…And if you have been at Noted Pages for even a short time, you know I am one of these people. But you also know me in the sense that you know my products and what bring to the table.
Many creators value their privacy, feel camera-shy, or simply prefer to let their work speak for itself, rather than their appearance. For these individuals, the pressure to perform, look a certain way, or reveal personal details can be overwhelming.
Faceless Videos
Faceless Videos offer a powerful solution, allowing them to share engaging content without revealing their identity.
Using tools like screen recordings, animations, and voiceovers, you can produce impactful videos while staying behind the scenes.
And this is a growing trend, which proves you don’t need to be on camera to succeed in digital content creation or physical products promotions to make sales.
Faceless Videos - What Makes them Great?
Compelling visuals are key, of course. Think high-quality, engaging animation, striking imagery, or even cleverly composed text overlays. The pacing needs to be snappy – hold attention with quick cuts and dynamic transitions. Music is crucial; it sets the mood and keeps the viewer hooked. A clear narrative is essential, even without a face. Consider using subtle storytelling techniques to evoke emotion and build anticipation. Finally, a strong call to action – whether it’s visiting a website or following a page – will help convert passive viewers into active followers.
Reasons to Use Faceless Videos
On Instagram
Faceless videos can be used to showcase product demonstrations without revealing the creator’s face. Imagine:
- a series of hands expertly applying makeup,
- a demonstration about the ease of use of a new beauty tool, or
- preparing a gourmet meal using your company’s ingredients.
The focus stays on the product and its quality, not the presenter’s personality.
On Pinterest
Since Pinterest is a visual platform, you can benefit from strong visuals.
Faceless videos here can be:
- short, looping clips demonstrating product features or showcasing lifestyle scenes relevant to your brand
- a time-lapse of someone using a planner,
- a close-up of hands typing on a laptop using your software, or
- a montage of aesthetically pleasing scenes related to your photography or graphic design.
The absence of a face allows the video to blend seamlessly into the aesthetic of the platform and emphasize the visual appeal of the product.
On YouTube
YouTube’s longer video formats allow you to leverage faceless videos in tutorials or behind-the-scenes content:
- a cooking channel might use faceless videos to showcase recipe steps from a bird’s-eye view, highlighting the ingredients and the process.
- a company selling artisanal crafts can offer a faceless glimpse into their workshop, demonstrating the craftsmanship without showing the artisans’ faces directly.
The anonymity can create a mysterious or captivating effect, making the audience more invested in the process.
In all cases, it enhances engagement by concentrating on product or process that you are promoting, not on the person.
Ways to Create a Faceless Video
Creating faceless videos is surprisingly accessible. You can achieve this using readily available technology in one of the following ways.
Create Them Yourself
For simple product demonstrations:
- a smartphone is often sufficient.
- Use a tripod to keep the shot steady,
- focus on the product, and
- use good lighting.
- experiment with angles:
- overhead shots are fantastic for showing a process
- close-ups highlight details
- consider adding text overlays to explain what’s happening, thus enhancing clarity for the viewer.
For more cinematic results, explore professional-level video editing software. Many offer screen recording capabilities, allowing you to create videos of software or digital products with your screen as the focus while naturally excluding your face.
You can also film from unique perspectives. For example:
- filming from low to the ground, or
- using a drone for unusual angles.
The importance of audio:
- clear sound is critical, especially in tutorial-style videos.
- Invest in a good microphone or use the best microphone available on your phone or camera.
- Finally, don’t underestimate the power of music and sound effects. These elements can significantly improve the mood and engagement of your faceless videos. You can find royalty-free music and sound effects on various websites.
The key is to:
- keep it simple,
- focus on the product or process, and
- let your visuals tell the story.
Use PLR and MRR Videos
PLR (Private Label Rights) and MRR (Master Resell Rights) offer a smart shortcut for creating Faceless Videos, especially for those who want to save time, do not have the budget for the necessary equipment, or lack video production skills.
PLR Content
You can edit and rebrand this content as your own. PLR videos may come with scripts, video files, or slideshows that you can customize—perfect for Instagram Reels, Pinterest, YouTube, and course creation.
The customer has personal use rights only.
MRR Content
With MRR, you can resell the videos as they are. Depending on the license you may or may not be able to rebrand them fully.
This is ideal if you’re looking to monetize ready-made content without spending time creating it.
How to use PLR/MRR in Faceless Videos:
- Re-edit video clips to match your brand (add intros, outros, logos, etc.).
- Extract scripts and record your own voiceover using text-to-speech tools.
- Turn PLR articles or eBooks into videos using tools like Pictory or InVideo.
- Use PLR animations or explainer videos as-is or with minor changes.
- Resell these videos in digital product stores or use them to build email lists (depending on the Usage License you received with the product).
Why PLR and MRR Videos are Useful
- Saves time and effort—you skip the creation process.
- No need to appear on camera—the content is already “faceless.”
- Ideal for bulk content creation—especially for niche channels and digital product shops.
Types of Faceless Videos
- Screen Recordings – Tutorials, software demos, coding, gaming.
- Animation – Explainer videos, whiteboard animation, 2D/3D animation.
- Stock Footage + Voiceover – Travel, motivational content, news recaps.
- Slideshow or Text-Based – Quotes, listicles, educational facts.
- B-Roll + Background Music – Relaxing nature clips, study with me, Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) experience.
- AI-Generated or Text-to-Speech – Trending in automated content channels.
- Product Reviews/Demos – Hands-on reviews showing just hands or products.
NOTE: B-roll Faceless Videos add variety and helps you explain a main idea and perform 100% of the storytelling work.
Faceless Video Examples
MRR Faceless Reels – Travel Industry
