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Task guide · Video conversations

Create a talking video avatar

Turn a suitable portrait into a character that can hold a live video conversation.

What AI can take over

Turn a suitable portrait into a character that can hold a live video conversation.

Your remaining responsibilities

  • Define what the character should know, say and hand over to a person.
  • Use a portrait you have permission to use.
  • Test questions outside the intended script.

Tools for the job

1 tool

Start small

Give it something real to do.

01

Build one character

Use a clear portrait and choose its voice.

02

Give it a narrow role

For example, answering questions about one training lesson.

03

Test a conversation

Check response relevance as well as the face and voice.