This video demonstrates the use of traditional video processing techniques, such as chroma-keying and layering, to integrate video with the user interface. Currently these forms of video processing are usually performed with studio equipment, however as computer support for digital video becomes more common, video processing is also appearing on the desktop.KEYWORDS: digital video, video widgets, video layering, non-linear video SUMMARY In integrating video with the user interface, one approach is that of a video widget-a user-interface component that is rendered using video information [1]. Like graphics-based widgets, video widgets come in a variety of forms. One particular form is what we call an interactive video actor. These widgets are characterized by human-like behavior and are typically used to provide assistance or help information.