VEED's Personal AI Avatars allow users to create a digital version of themselves for personalized video content. Below is a guide on how to access, create, and use your Personal AI Avatar effectively.
Who Can Use This Feature?
Available For: VEED users with Pro+Personal Avatar plan, with limits as per our pricing page.
Regional Availability: Not available in India.
Availability
Available on the Pro+Personal Avatar Plan.
One avatar creation per workspace with one retry.
Avatar minutes are shared monthly for all avatars.
Creating Your Avatar
Upgrade Your Plan:
Users must subscribe to the Pro+Personal Avatar Plan to access the feature.
Training Your Avatar:
Head over to your account's Dashboard, select AI Edits in the middle, and click Create an avatar of yourself.
To train your avatar, upload a video of yourself reading the provided script using the Upload HD Video option. If you don’t have a video, select the Record with Your Webcam option instead.
Record a 2-minute video directly in the VEED editor or dashboard following a provided script.
Ensure optimal recording conditions:
Even lighting with no shadows.
A quiet environment with minimal background noise.
A clear background with no moving objects or other people.
Processing Time:
Avatar creation takes approximately 6–8 hours.
You will receive an email notification when your avatar is ready.
Using Your Avatar:
Once created, your avatar can be used to produce videos in 36 supported languages.
Scripts in various languages will render your avatar speaking with natural accents and expressions.
Best Practices for Recording
Environment:
Ensure your face is evenly lit with no shadows.
Example: If a window casts shadows on your face, change your orientation or use a ring light to even it out.
A large diffuse light will work best, providing consistent even and neutral lighting for the entire face.
This helps Phoenix to properly map your face, resulting in a better-looking video overall.
Your space should be silent or almost silent.
Avoid noise from air conditioning, construction, traffic, refrigerators, and conversations.
Choose rooms with minimal reverb to prevent sound amplification.
Clean audio, free from background noises, will produce the best audio output for your Avatar.
Keep your background clear.
Remove moving objects.
Ensure no other people are visible in the video.
Equipment:
Use a high-quality camera with at least 2K pixels.
Examples: DSLR, newer laptops, iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, or Google Pixel.
Frames per second: Optimal FPS is 30, but 24-60 FPS is acceptable.
Distance: Maintain a distance of 3ft-6ft (or 0.9m-1.8m) from the camera.
Level: The camera should be at eye level.
Lens: Ensure the camera lens is clean of smudges.
Start with your phone or computer’s microphone.
A high-quality mic can mitigate background noise/echo.
For external USB or XLR mics:
Place the mic 1ft (0.3m) from your mouth, not exceeding 2-3ft (0.5-0.9m).
Position the mic at least 1 inch below your chin to avoid blocking your mouth.
Wireless earbuds, like Apple AirPods or Samsung Galaxy Buds, are not recommended due to poor mic quality.
Disable any software-based audio enhancements.
Turn off compressors, equalizers, noise suppression, etc., as we perform our own sound processing post-recording.
Your Presentation:
Maintain eye level with the camera and act naturally.
Be yourself and relax.
Pace: Take your time, don’t rush.
Pausing: Close your lips during pauses (the script will remind you).
Tone: Aim for an upbeat tone to keep content positive and engaging. Keep continuous eye contact with the camera. Be animated in your mouth, eyes, and cheeks.
Gestures: Keep hand gestures to a minimum and avoid blocking your face.
Mistakes: If you stumble, continue speaking. Perfection isn’t necessary.
If possible, avoid beards, glasses, and accessories.
Our model is still being refined to better process these elements.
Language Support
Avatars can speak in 36 languages, including English (US, UK, Canada, Australia), Spanish (Spain, Mexico), French (France, Canada), Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, and more.
Note: Your accent may influence the avatar's pronunciation in other languages.