How to generate an avatar video

Weighed down with deadlines and a heavy workload? Need to record something time-sensitive in a difficult location? Creating AI-generated videos can help you save time and effort when you need it the most.

You can choose to have your AI avatar read your script in full-screen mode or in a camera bubble on a background of your choice, such as a potential client's website. Use AI-generated videos to automate your outreach without sacrificing the personal touch for your contacts.

If you'd like to create multiple videos at once, check out our walkthrough on creating personalized videos in bulk.

Create an avatar video from your Vidyard library

1. Sign in to your Vidyard account
2. Select Library from the main menu, then New > Single avatar video
   • You can also create multiple Bulk avatar videos
3. Select either a custom, shared, or stock avatar, then select Next
   • To use custom or shared avatars, you need to have either the AI Avatars add-on or an Enterprise plan.
4. Choose your video format, then select Next
   • Avatar only will be a selfie-style video, while Avatar + background will imitate a screen-sharing video using a background you select
     
5. Enter the script for your video, then select Next 
   • Choose Provide Script to either write one from scratch (check out our tips & tricks), explore and select a template, or ask AI to generate a script for you. Once you’re finished, use the Audio Preview to hear how the script sounds with your custom avatar (not available for stock avatars).

   • Choose Record Audio when using a custom AI avatar to record a 1-minute clip of your voice that your custom avatar will lip-sync to

      

     Note: If you're writing a script, try to keep it in one paragraph. Including line breaks can affect the speech of your AI avatar.

     

6. Upload an image to use as your video background if you selected AI Avatar and Background in Step 3
   • We support JPG, JPEG, or PNG files up to 5mb, min. size of 1280x720
7. Enter a name for your video, then select Generate Video when finished

Once the video is generated, you'll see it in your browser extension and dashboard library marked with the AI icon.

Using your own audio in an AI video

When generating an AI video in Vidyard with your custom avatar, you can record your own audio clip instead of writing a script. Your AI avatar will lip-sync with your audio the same way it would with written text. Recording your own audio is a great way to personalize your AI video without being camera-ready!

Choose your preferred microphone from the dropdown menu, and select Record Audio to start. You can pause at any time and select Stop when finished.

Once you're done, you can listen to your audio clip with the Play and choose Next to continue generating your AI video, or Delete the clip and start over.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to generate an AI video?

Processing times may vary, but generating an AI video can take up to 10 minutes per minute of video.

Can I write my script in a language other than English?

Yes, we support many languages in our AI-generated video scripts. You can find the full list in our article on Creating AI videos in different languages.

Can I record my own audio with a stock or shared avatar?

No, you can only record audio for your own custom avatar, which uses your likeness.