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The beauty of still frames
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The beauty of still frames

Film by Pepijn Janssen

BEHIND THE DESIGN

Less interface. More film.

I like a video player to feel simple. A few familiar controls, room for the picture, and nothing competing for your attention. But simple should still have character.

All terrain grew from that balance: a minimal, modern skin that feels at home wherever a film is shown. Smoked glass, restrained icons and warm, subtle edges give it a presence of its own, without asking the video to share the spotlight.

For this setting, I chose nature. Weathered wood, soft greens and shifting light bring a little warmth to the screen. They reflect the atmosphere I wanted to create, while the player itself can travel further: into a portfolio, a journal, or somewhere entirely different.

There is care in the quieter details, too. Controls sit within easy reach. The layout makes room as the screen changes. A title has a moment to settle before the film begins.

Then, it is time to watch.

Built with Video.js v10. Films: The beauty of still frames by Pepijn Janssen and Green by GawxArt. Thumbnails are frames from each film; generated artwork provides the page background.

WELCOME TO ALL TERRAIN

A little room
to slow down.

A minimal player, a natural setting, and a couple of films worth spending time with. Settle in.

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