"Want to make a talking character video? Understand these points first.
Short Video are now made, and AI character videos are particularly popular. Low cost and mass production. But what many people do is either stiff expressions or weird voices. In fact, the problem lies in not understanding the way AI tools are played.
Let's talk about role modeling first. Don't apply templates directly. Although the template is fast, the character image is the same. You can try using Midjourney to generate character sketches and import them into Runway ML for detailed adjustments. The characters created in this way retain their individuality and meet your needs. Many creators have been using this method recently, and the results are good.
Then came the dubbing. Many people directly use AI to change their voices. But the voice and the mouth shape didn't match, so it looked fake. It is recommended to use ElevenLabs to first record real-life dubbing and then generate corresponding mouth-shaped animations. Although it is an extra step, there are naturally many finished products. Data shows that doing so can increase the video completion rate by 30%.
Motion capture is also critical. There are now ready-made plug-ins, such as D-ID's Dynamic Motion. You only need to import an action reference video, and AI can generate matching body language. However, be careful not to move too much, otherwise bugs will easily occur.
It's a script. When writing scripts, many people simply put the text in them. As a result, the video came out and the character spoke like a robot. You should first break the text into short sentences and then mark the emotional changes. For example,"Open your eyes wide when surprised" so that AI can generate corresponding expressions.
AI tools are now updated quickly. For example, the Coze platform recently launched the role memory function. You let the character do something, and the subsequent dialogue will be more consistent. This is especially useful for making plot videos.
But let me remind you that no matter how strong AI is, it has limitations. For example, the rendering of complex scenes cannot be adjusted in real time. So when making a video, try to simplify the background. Or use AI to generate a static background and superimpose character animation. This saves time and has good results.
Another thing, do more tests. For the same character, the effects generated by different tools may be vastly different. For example, Synthesia is suitable for serious science popularization, while D-ID is more suitable for funny content. Only by finding the right tool for your style can you get twice the result with half the effort.
Nowadays, on Douyin, there are many accounts that use AI characters to create plots. Some have a monthly increase of 100,000 yuan. The secret of their success is to use AI as a tool, not everything. For example, in the "AI Small Classroom" account, each video is a real-person explanation +AI character interaction. This is both humane and efficient.
If you are new, it is recommended to start simple. For example, use Pika Labs to generate animations and then use CapCut to add AI characters. This way, you can make decent videos without learning complex operations.
In short, AI character videos are not difficult to make. The key is to find the method that suits you and constantly test and optimize it. This field is still in its early days, and it's always right to try more. "
