Create Video Avatar

The "Create Video Avatar" step allows you to generate AI-powered talking head videos featuring digital avatars that speak your provided text. This creates engaging, personalized video content without the need for filming real people.

How to Configure the Create Video Avatar Step

Configuring the step requires setting the parameters shown below:

[IMAGE: Screenshot of the Create Video Avatar step configuration panel]

Script Text

Enter the text that you want the avatar to speak in the video. This can be a greeting, explanation, presentation, or any other content you'd like delivered by a digital spokesperson.

You can use Liquid syntax to dynamically reference text from a previous step:

{{ step_1.output.script_content }}

Avatar Type

Select the type of digital avatar you want to use:

• Male

• Female

• Diverse selection of ages and ethnicities available

[IMAGE: Small gallery showing sample avatar options]

Voice Type

Choose the voice style that will narrate your script:

• Multiple voice options with different accents, tones, and speaking styles

• Match the voice to your avatar for the most natural effect

Video Duration (Estimated)

This field shows the estimated duration of your video based on the length of your script text. The actual duration may vary slightly depending on the speaking pace of the selected voice.

Background Type

Choose the background for your avatar:

• Solid Color: A simple colored background

• Image: Use a custom image as the background

• Transparent: Create a video with a transparent background for overlaying on other content

Background Color (for Solid Color)

If you selected "Solid Color" as the background type, specify the color in hex format (e.g., #336699) or use a color name (e.g., navy, teal).

Background Image URL (for Image)

If you selected "Image" as the background type, provide the URL to the image you want to use as the background.

Output Format

Select the video format for the output:

• MP4

• WEBM

Resolution

Choose the resolution for the generated video:

• HD (1280x720)

• Full HD (1920x1080)

• Custom (specify width and height)

Output Format

The Create Video Avatar step returns a JSON object containing details about the generated video:

{
  "video_url": "https://example.com/avatar-video.mp4",
  "thumbnail_url": "https://example.com/avatar-video-thumbnail.jpg",
  "duration": 24.5,
  "width": 1280,
  "height": 720,
  "format": "mp4",
  "avatar_type": "male_01",
  "voice_type": "en_us_male_1"
}

[IMAGE: Screenshot showing an example of the video avatar results in the AirOps interface]

How to Use the Results

You can access the video properties in subsequent workflow steps using Liquid syntax. For example:

{{ step_3.output.video_url }}

This will reference the URL of the generated video avatar, which you can then embed in websites, emails, or presentations.

Common Use Cases

• Creating personalized welcome videos for websites

• Generating product demonstrations and explanations

• Building interactive FAQ responses

• Producing localized content in multiple languages

• Developing training and educational materials

• Creating engaging social media content

How to Continue if the Creation Fails

By default, the Create Video Avatar step will terminate the workflow if it fails. To continue the workflow if the step fails, click "Continue" at the bottom of the settings panel.

[IMAGE: Screenshot showing the "Continue" option in the step settings]

The step will return the following keys when it fails:

• output: this will be null

• error:

  • message: the message returned from the step

  • code: the error code representing the error

Common error scenarios include:

• Script text exceeding maximum length

• Invalid background image URLs

• Unsupported special characters in the script

Example Workflow

Here's a common pattern using the Create Video Avatar step:

1. Use an LLM step to generate a script explaining a complex concept

2. Use the "Search Stock Images" step to find a relevant background image

3. Use the "Create Video Avatar" step to generate a talking head video

4. Output the video URL along with accompanying text content for a webpage

This approach allows you to quickly create engaging video content that complements your written materials, increasing engagement and improving information retention.