Chameleon Video Player

Chameleon Video Player is a revolutionary tool to help multitaskers reclaim their computer monitors. Windows and Mac users can play video files fullscreen, transparently atop their desktop with full control of the apps beneath. Ideal for gaming and use with Steam, watch your favorite movies and TV shows while you play.

Chameleon Player loads all the video files you select in a playlist that displays playback in a fullscreen window over your desktop. By making this window semi-opaque and controllably transparent, your desktop is visible and fully interactable beneath. Since Chameleon is a tray application, all mouse and keyboard events can be passed on to all background programs or Steam games on your computer while playing your favorite videos in the foreground.

The app works with most movie file types and of course supports audio playback, full controls to pause and skip around, an opacity slider and keyboard shortcuts.

I created the software for myself initially and found it to be such a useful tool that I wanted to share it with others. It's completely changed the way I work -- I’ve fit an extra edX Team course into my monthly routine and was able to catch up on the latest season of Rick and Morty with little drop in my work productivity. I also play games on Steam (of course) and being able to watch videos in the background while gaming is a tremendous benefit. I would often mute these games and listen to WNYC or other educational podcasts, but opening this up to videos as well changes everything.

Give the free demo of Chameleon a try and see what I mean!