How to Create AI Avatars for Youtube Videos: Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to the world of Canva, where your still photos or even AI illustrations can be transformed into lively, engaging avatars. With the help of apps like Eleven Labs and D-ID, you can make these avatars chat like an old friend. Today, we're breaking down the entire process in a fun, conversational way. Welcome to "Make It with AI"! Let’s get started.

Step One: Open Up Canva

First things first, if you haven't joined the Canva party yet, sign up or log in if you're already a member.

Step Two: Make a New Design

Click on "Create a design" and choose a format. For this example, we're going to click on "YouTube Video" to start.

Step Three: Create Your Avatar Image

Craft Your AI Avatar

Before we dive into making your avatars chat, we need a stellar AI image to start with. Think of it as the main ingredient in your new digital avatar recipe. There are plenty of AI image generators out there like DALL·E, MidJourney, Leonardo, and more. Choose one that fits your style or that you're familiar with.

Creating the Avatar

Once you've chosen a generator, type in a description of the avatar you want to make. This is called a prompt. Be as detailed as possible – think "friendly librarian with glasses" or "quirky artist with a colorful beret and bright blue eyes." More details can help in creating the exact character you want. Once done, hit the generate button and watch the AI work its magic. If the first try isn't perfect, adjust your description and regenerate until you're happy. Once satisfied, download your AI-generated image. This is your new digital friend.

Step Four: Record Your Voice-Over

We're inside a piece of software called Eleven Labs, which allows you to record narrations. For our avatar, listen to several voices and choose the one you like best.

Recording the Voice-Over

Cut and paste what you want your avatar to say into the text box.
Separate by sentences to make it easier.
Choose your preferred voice for the avatar.
Adjust settings like stability, similarity, and exaggeration if necessary.
Click "Generate Speech."

If you like what you hear, download the audio file to your computer.

Step Five: Animation Time

Now we will animate our avatar using a program called D-ID. They offer a free trial, so sign up if you aren't already a member.

Animating Your Avatar

Upload your avatar image to D-ID.
Choose the script and upload the audio you just made.
Click "Generate Audio."
Once generated, play the video to see the animation.
If satisfied, download the animated avatar.

Step Six: Go Back to Canva

Return to Canva and upload your newly animated avatar.

Final Touches

Add a moving animated background to make it more interesting.
Drag your animated avatar into Canva.
Remove any unwanted backgrounds using Canva’s background remover tool.
Tidy up any minor flaws – for instance, you can add a colored box to enhance highlights in hair or fix other details.

Conclusion

Congratulations! By blending Canva’s design prowess with Eleven Labs' vocal recordings and D-ID's animation magic, you can create engaging talking avatars that look professional. Just follow the steps in this guide, and soon, you'll have animated avatars ready for your own projects.

So, what do you think? Can you make one of these for yourself now? Just rewatch this guide and practice along the way. You'll be making your own AI avatars in no time! If you found this guide helpful, please like, subscribe, and share it with your friends. Until next time, keep creating, innovating, and making it with AI. Thanks for watching!

Keywords

Canva
AI Avatars
YouTube Videos
Digital Avatar
Eleven Labs
D-ID
Voice-Over
Animation
AI Image Generators

FAQ

Q: Do I need a paid subscription to use Canva for creating avatars? A: While Canva does offer a range of free tools, some features may require a paid subscription. However, the basic functionalities needed for this tutorial are available for free.

Q: Are there other AI image generators aside from DALL·E, MidJourney, and Leonardo? A: Yes, there are plenty of other AI image generators available. The ones mentioned are some popular options, but you can explore others that fit your style and needs.

Q: Can I use my own voice for the avatars instead of selecting from Eleven Labs? A: Absolutely! You can record your own voice and upload it as an audio file. Just make sure it's clear and of good quality.

Q: Is the D-ID watermark removable from the animated avatars? A: The watermark on the D-ID animations can be either moved out of frame, covered up, or left as is, depending on your preference.

Q: How can I fix small flaws in the avatar images? A: Canva offers several editing tools that can help you fix minor flaws, such as color adjustments, background removers, and more. Experiment with different tools to achieve the best result.