Note:
The custom avatar feature is currently in beta release. To participate and receive early access, please contact us through either of the methods below, depending on your plan. After receiving your request, a SundaySky representative will reach out and assist you with opting in.
Overview
A custom avatar (known also as a replica) is a digital representation of a person, designed to simulate human-like behavior and appearance. Powered by AI, SundaySky's innovative creation tool enables the generation of a realistic, human-like avatar based on video footage. The avatar you create is based not only on your physical appearance but also on your voice.
The creation tool itself is a wizard, guiding you through the process step-by-step. The quality of the custom avatar is based primarily on the video recording that is supplied. To that end, this article also provides a range of best practices for how to film yourself.
Creating a custom avatar consumes one avatar credit. In order not to spend the credit unnecessarily and to ensure that the avatar you create is of the highest quality, we recommend that you review this article before starting the creation process so that you are best prepared for each step.
Currently, once created, a custom avatar cannot be deleted. The custom avatar you create can be used by all users of your account.
Creating a Custom Avatar
1. | In the Studio, select Avatar in the sidebar. |
2. | Select the Custom (Beta) tab. |
3. | Click Create Avatar. ▶ Note the number of avatar credits remaining in your account. |
4. | Watch the SundaySky video for guidelines on how best to film yourself. |
5. | After you have watched the video, click Next at the bottom of the wizard. |
6. | Record a video of yourself, speaking for 1.5–2 minutes. ▶ Click View script to display the script we recommend you read. ▶ Refer to Best Practices for Filming before you begin filming and Recording a Video for step-by-step instructions on how to record according to your operating system. |
Click to see how to use the prepared script
If you are recording from a computer: |
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7. | Upload the video that you recorded. ▶ See Video File Specifications for the exact requirements. |
The file is uploaded. | |
8. | Review the checklist on the right side of the wizard and tick the boxes to confirm your video recording meets all the standards. |
9. | After ticking all the boxes, click Next at the bottom of the wizard. |
10. | Record the consent video. ▶ Click View script to see the text that you need to read in the recording. |
11. | Upload the consent video that you recorded. ▶ See Video File Specifications for the exact requirements. |
The consent file is uploaded. | |
12. | Click Next at the bottom of the wizard. |
13. | After carefully reading the consent terms and conditions, check the read and accept checkbox. |
14. | Click Provide consent at the bottom of the window. |
15. | Enter the name for the new custom avatar. |
16. | Click Create to begin the avatar creation process. ▶ After clicking Create, one custom avatar credit will be deducted from your account. |
The avatar creation process takes up to five hours. While the avatar is being created, the following indication is displayed in the Avatar Library. | |
After the process is completed, the new custom avatar is added to the Avatar Library and can be used in any video in your account. | |
Best Practices for Filming
Setting the Scene
Camera and Microphone
Hair and Clothes
Filming Yourself
Video File Specifications
Duration | Format | Maximum File Size | Resolution | Frame Rate (FPS) |
At least 1 minute (1.5–2 minutes is optimal)* |
MP4 with H.264 video codec and AAC audio codec WebM with VP9 video codec |
500 MB | Minimum 720p | 30 recommended 24–60 acceptable |
* Applies only to the main video, not the consent video.
Recording a Video
Converting to MP4
If you need to convert your video file into an MP4 file, you can use an online converter such as CloudConvert or Convertio.