Avatar 101 : How to create your own custom avatar

Introduction

Hi everyone, we are back! The Aging team is excited to share our weekly webinar content. In today's session, we delve into avatars and various exciting things related to them. It's been a very eventful two weeks for us, marked by a significant partnership announcement and some viral posts. We can’t wait to address all your questions and share our recent updates with you.

In this webinar, we have Wayne Liang, the Chief Product Officer of HeyGen, who will be shedding light on our recent Avatar update. Let's dive right in!

Use Cases for HeyGen Avatars

External Facing Videos:

Marketing Videos
Product Marketing Videos
Brand Ambassador Videos
Personalized Customer Reach & Sales Videos

Internal Facing Videos:

CEO Communications
New Hire Onboarding
Employee Training
Cultural Building Messaging

Types of HeyGen Avatars

Different Types:

Talking Photo: A free avatar option that uses a photo.
Avatar Light: An affordable option tailored for rapid creation.
Avatar Pro: High-quality, studio-level avatars for professional use.

Tips for Creating the Best Lifestyle Avatar

Equipment Recommendations:

Use a mobile phone camera like iPhone or professional cameras like Sony/Nikon.

Recording Setting:

Record in a quiet place with good lighting.
Ensure your face is clearly visible.

Shooting Techniques:

Create a two-minute long continuous speech.
Maintain eye contact with the camera.
Avoid editing or cutting the footage.

Resource Links for more detailed instructions.

The Viral HeyGen Avatar 2.0

A few days back, a Tweet about our HeyGen Avatar 2.0 went viral, sparking tremendous interest. This avatar takes realism to the next level, capturing accents and inflection with precision. We're thrilled to give our users a sneak peek.

HeyGen's In-house Marketing Strategy

At HeyGen, we use our own AI-driven avatars for in-house marketing. Here’s a glimpse into our workflow:

Scripting: Script created based on content calendar.
Production: Utilize avatars and voice clone.
Editing: Video composition, editing, distributing, and repurposing.

Our strategy is evolving as our technology advances.

APIs and More

We provide diverse APIs for avatars, including real-time Avatar previews and transparent backgrounds for seamless video integration. More customization options coming soon.

Q&A Section:

Q: Are avatars available in German?
A: Yes, we support voice-cloning in German and offer various preset German voices.

Q: Can I export my avatars for further editing using other software?
A: Yes, export with a transparent background for further editing in software like Adobe.

Q: When will the new Avatar Light 2.0 be launched?
A: It's coming very soon! Join our beta tester list for early access.

Q: Are customized gestures available?
A: While not available yet, we are researching facial expressions and arm gestures for future updates.

Conclusion

We appreciate your time and participation. If we missed any questions, please send us an email, and we’ll be happy to assist. Don't forget to sign up for the $ 5 HeyGen credit! Looking forward to seeing you next week for another exciting topic!

Keywords

HeyGen
Avatars
Avatar Light
Avatar Pro
Talking Photo
Marketing Videos
Employee Training
Video Production
Realism
Voice Cloning
Transparent Background
Real-time Avatar

FAQ

Q: Are avatars available in different languages?
A: Yes, we support various languages including German and offer accents specific to the language.

Q: How to create avatars with transparent backgrounds for editing?
A: Under video export settings, select "4K Avatar webm" format for a transparent background.

Q: Is real-time previewing available for the avatars?
A: Yes, we are bringing real-time Avatar preview, which is also available via API.

Q: Can gestures and facial expressions be customized?
A: Currently, we are focusing on facial expressions and plan to extend this to arm and body gestures in the future.