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title: "Theater Video Player — Free Framer component · Best of Framer"
description: "Free Framer component · by Denys Kuznietsov · Players. Theater Video Player is a customizable video component for Framer, built for moments where a simple embed feels too plain and fullscreen…"
canonical: "https://framer.elliotli.dev/component/frostedplayer"
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# Theater Video Player

Video player with theater mode & ratios

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![Theater Video Player preview image 1](https://framer.elliotli.dev/og/component/frostedplayer/d4713d653fccd8f5/1600x1200.jpg)

## Summary

Theater Video Player is a customizable video component for Framer, built for moments where a simple embed feels too plain and fullscreen feels too heavy.

## Description

Theater Video Player is a customizable video component for Framer, built for moments where a simple embed feels too plain and fullscreen feels too heavy.

![](https://y4pdgnepgswqffpt.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/components/description-image-y6bhq5k3-oum2MwemI9S6p4z2qy6cj8uWCdAS6V)

It works well for short presentation videos, product demos, portfolio reels, intro videos, SaaS landing pages, and visual case studies. Place it inside a hero section, product block, portfolio page, or content section, then let visitors expand the video into a smooth theater view without disrupting the whole layout.

![](https://y4pdgnepgswqffpt.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/components/description-image-y6bhq5k3-3DOuVEXkYuReCkapYQKM0FjGlbk0ya)

## Key Features

• URL or uploaded video source

• Thumbnail support before playback

• Responsive aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, and 4:5

• Smooth theater mode for desktop viewing

• Native mobile fullscreen fallback

• Custom play, mute, progress, and expand controls

• Auto-hide controls option

• Loop, autoplay, and muted start options

• Glass frame styling with blur, padding, radius, border, and color controls

• Custom progress color and control button styling

![](https://y4pdgnepgswqffpt.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/components/description-image-y6bhq5k3-HCc5O2kqkGer7ZCwURJmHaFNDnGYrl)

## How to Use

1\. Drop the component onto your Framer canvas.

2\. Choose a video source: paste a URL or upload a file.

3\. Add an optional thumbnail image.

4\. Pick the aspect ratio that fits your layout.

5\. Adjust the glass frame and control styles from the property panel.

6\. Publish.

Use Cases

• Hero section videos

• SaaS product demos

• Portfolio showreels

• Product presentation videos

• Founder or creator intro videos

• Landing page media blocks

• Case study walkthroughs

• Short educational or tutorial clips

### Why Theater Mode?

Most video embeds are either small inside the layout or jump straight into fullscreen. Theater Video Player gives visitors a middle step: they can expand the video into a focused viewing mode, watch what they need, then close it and return to the page.

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## Details

- **Author**: Denys Kuznietsov
- **Published**: 2026-05-30
- **Updated**: 2026-07-08
- **Added**: 2026-05-24
- **Categories**: Players

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