Companies need great training content to equip their teams with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Video content is one of the best delivery systems for learning and training—the need to develop fast, professional video training materials continues to grow. 

The interactive nature of explainer content and tutorial videos significantly enhances the learning experience, which makes them a preferred teaching tool. However, production costs are climbing as demand surges and quality expectations increase. Creating high-quality videos involves expenses such as scriptwriting, filming, editing, and animation—all of which require skilled professionals. Maintaining the technological infrastructure to deliver content adds to these costs (as much as $1,000–$5,000 per minute of video production).

AI-enhanced video training offers many opportunities to quickly build informative, professional materials. This article will give you all the knowledge and tips you need to build a great employee training video in just an hour by leveraging AI. Here is what we'll cover in this article:

• The challenges of traditional video production
• The benefits of AI training video production
• Steps to create an AI training video
• Tips and best practices for building an AI training video

Five challenges in traditional video production

Traditional video production faces five significant challenges: high costs, time constraints, sourcing expert presenters, filming and production setup, and post-production editing and delivery. These hurdles make it difficult for organizations to meet demands for regular content.

Production costs

Finding the budget for traditional video production can be daunting. Costs of skilled labor, equipment, editing software, and technological infrastructure maintenance can make it difficult to predict expenses, which leads to budget constraints and overruns. Since many organizations cut budgets for training and marketing costs, producing high-quality content as often as necessary may be out of reach.

Time investment

Traditional training video production is a time-consuming process. Activities like scriptwriting, pre-production planning, filming, post-production editing, and final review stages often require work from various stakeholders and teams over weeks or even months. This investment has implications for optimizing labor budgets, and it can delay training rollouts and impact operational efficiency.

Subject matter expert (SME) selection

Who wants to be a movie star? When it comes to filming training videos, it turns out that not too many staff members are interested. Securing an SME who excels both in their field and on camera adds another layer of complexity. Finding such individuals internally or externally is challenging, as not all experts are comfortable being in the spotlight. This can prolong the video training production process, increase costs, and introduce delays.

Script and material development

Creating a script and storyboard for an instructional video is a demanding task. It requires meticulous planning, creativity, technical knowledge, and an understanding of the learning and training objectives. The process can be time-consuming as it involves drafting, revising, reviewing, and finalizing content that effectively conveys the intended message while engaging the audience.

Production challenges

Video production is a science and an art. Most often, organizations hire outside teams to produce training videos because the production process introduces some challenges best addressed by a professional:

Lighting and staging: The lighting conditions and filming environment in video production require optimal visibility, mood, setting, and spatial utilization without compromising quality.

Recording: Videos come out best when the videographer has meticulous attention to detail. A professional videographer balances the technical aspects, such as lighting and staging, with creative storyboarding, multiple camera angles, and clear communication to deliver engaging content.

‍Editing: Post-production editing in a training video is a complex task that fuses presenting visual and audio elements with fine-tuning for clarity, coherence, and timing. This intricacy often prompts organizations to engage a professional video editor who has mastered these skill sets.

AI training videos: What are they, and how do they work?

AI video technology has revolutionized how we approach elearning and online training videos by offering significant time and cost savings. With an AI avatar and a script at your disposal, any organization can produce high-quality, relevant training materials in as little as an hour.

In contrast to the challenges of traditional filming, AI training videos offer faster turnaround times and reduced costs. AI democratizes access to content creation, giving organizations the time and technology to produce high-quality videos without the need for elaborate staging or lighting, professional videographers, editors, or production costs. 

AI also eliminates the need to convince busy SMEs to participate in filming sessions. Instead, a point person can collect data from internal and external SMEs, create a simple script, and let an AI avatar present the training material. AI video production platforms make it easy to select custom avatars, match your brand image, sync scripts to speech, include captions and transcriptions, and deliver the right message for consistency across all your training material.

Global companies will find AI video training especially helpful. AI translation features allow you to produce content in different languages simultaneously. Build the script and create the video in AI, then use the platform to localize the content for each audience.

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How does an AI video avatar work?

An AI avatar is a brilliant piece of technology that allows a live-captured AI assistant to deliver your message and training with ease. The avatar leverages machine learning and algorithmic processes to personalize content and enable text-to-speech video generation.

The most sophisticated AI video platforms offer a variety of advanced features to deliver training that works well for staff and makes production easier. While an AI avatar is still distinguishable from a human presenter or lecturer, it delivers content that offers the same educational benefits as a live speaker with clarity and accuracy.

Pro tip: Looking to create engaging scenario-based training? Check out our guide for everything you need to know.

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Key steps to create and deliver great AI videos

With a few easy steps, even first-time video creators can quickly begin producing training materials. 

Once you have a script, choose the most relevant avatar and develop your presentation. Once complete, the video will be rendered with an AI avatar presenter, ready for distribution to the team and centralization for future use. 

Follow these step-by-step instructions to produce your first AI video: 

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Step 1: Pick a topic

Choosing a topic for your AI video training is crucial. Start by identifying the subject matter you want to cover or the knowledge gaps in your team. Consider areas where training can improve performance or introduce new skills. 

Gather input from the team members and leaders about what they want to learn or improve. Analyze and prioritize these needs, aligning with the business objectives you have in mind. The topic should be specific, relevant to your business, and beneficial for improving workplace productivity or competence. This careful selection ensures that your video training is informative and impactful for your staff's development.

Step 2: Develop your script

A script helps set the agenda and flow of information in your video. With an AI video creation tool, the script also serves as the basis for building the AI presentation. Start by outlining key points to address, then expand into a well-researched, detailed presentation that's engaging and easy to understand. Then, jot down the first draft of a script. 

Keep in mind that most people process conversational speech at about 150-160 words per minute. For video scripts with more pauses and cuts to slides or visuals, a script of about 200 words per minute is ideal. 

Be sure to keep your audience's knowledge level in mind and, where needed, break down complex ideas into easy-to-understand parts. Many video producers choose to construct a storyboard—a visual representation of your video—to set transitions between talking direct-to-camera to sharing a slide or visual. 

Sketch or list what each frame will display alongside its corresponding portion of the script. Doing so helps to visualize the final product and identify gaps in the script. 

Step 3: Choose the best AI avatar

With an AI avatar video platform, creators select from a library of diverse avatars that best reflect their brand and audience. 

Colossyan offers around 100 options for AI avatars that can narrate in over 70 languages. You can also filter your search based on style, gender, ethnicity, and more. 

Colossyan also offers customizable presentation templates to build the best type of video for your needs. Much like a traditional PowerPoint template, these video templates allow you to create content quickly without starting from scratch. 

Once you’ve selected an avatar and templates to your liking, you’re ready to bring together all the elements of your project into a professional, polished AI video. 

Step 4: Create and launch

With a script and an AI avatar ready, it’s time to record. Insert your script text into the platform, select the AI avatar, build the presentation, and generate the video. This process produces high-quality results without extensive editing to remove filler words, splice scenes together, or correct issues. 

Colossyan also offers collaboration tools for gathering feedback and suggestions directly within the app. The commenting feature allows SMEs to review the finished video, offer suggestions, and add context to integrate prior to launch. This feature lets all your best minds share their knowledge without distracting from other important work.

Colossyan makes enhancing and editing video with background music, transitions, annotations, screen capture, and camera angle changes easy—all to ensure your content flows naturally and looks professional. 

When you’re satisfied with your AI video, Colossyan makes it effortless to deliver your files to your teams through virtually any channel (such as email, Slack, social media, internal wikis, or learning platforms) and centralize your corporate training video for on-demand use in the future. You can create a video once and present it time and again as employee onboarding, online course building, or a quick refresher. 

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5 tips and best practices

If your organization is starting its journey into AI video production, there are a few ways to make the process easier and deliver your best results. Follow these tips and best practices when building new content to ensure your training program is compelling and memorable: 

1. Set expectations with your audience: When teams or audience members encounter AI avatars for the first time, they might not know what to expect. Set the expectation before the training session that the video features an AI avatar. Explaining how AI live capture works can help team members get accustomed to this type of training material faster so they can reap the benefits of training.

2. Avoid the infodump: Often, video training fails because it presents too much information at once, which reduces viewer retention. Use the same guidelines you would use to prepare a traditional presentation using Keynote or PowerPoint. Stick to one topic, organize the information well, keep slides tactical, and don’t try to incorporate too many facts or overwhelming data in one video. With Colossyan, it’s easy to present a series of engaging videos that cover all the topics you want to introduce in smaller, easily digestible pieces. 

3. Use narrative style and creativity: Whether they use a live speaker, a pre-recorded human, or an AI presenter, all great videos tell a story. Incorporate a narrative style and visual variety into videos to keep the audience engaged throughout the presentation. 

4. Keep videos short: Attention spans are growing shorter. Studies in the early 2000s tracked continuous attention at an average of 2.5 minutes. In more recent studies, that average dropped to as low as 45 seconds. Effective corporate training videos should match the viewer’s attention span by breaking up learning materials into useful, engaging segments. Ideally, create a short video series and keep individual training videos to about five minutes of footage, including a brief introduction, three or four salient points about the topic, and a call to action (CTA) at the end. This CTA could prompt learners to submit questions, read further, or move on to the next video segment.

5. Hone your video creation skills: Look for resources to help improve the video production process and make future videos even more engaging. One great resource is the Colossyan Bootcamp. This free course gives actionable tips and guidelines for making great training videos with the help of AI. 

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Make great AI training videos faster with Colossyan

AI training videos offer all the benefits of visual training without the expenses or drawbacks of producing traditional videos on-site. With the right script and AI video tool, new content is just a few clicks away and can be ready in as little as an hour.

To start creating high-quality, engaging training materials with the help of an AI presenter, try Colossyan for free. 

Dear Colossyan Community,

I'm Dominik, the CEO and Founder of Colossyan, and I'm happy to share that we have raised $22 million in Series A funding to invest in important new developments for our AI video platform. 

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Our journey so far has been remarkable, with a 600% growth last year alone. We now help thousands of companies including Novartis, Vodafone, and Paramount change the way they create training videos. Customers regularly save up to 90% of their costs, while producing videos 80% faster and we're just getting started.

“The ease of content update and cost savings are remarkable.” Kristin Broadhead, Director of Learning & Development at Sonesta

What's coming next?

Supported by our new investor Lakestar (known for their collaborations with leading companies such as Revolut and Spotify) along with our current backers Launchub, Day One Capital, and Emerge Education we're set to deliver even more value.

Team Expansion

‍We're growing our product, customer success, and community teams to accelerate our development efforts even further and continue providing unparalleled support.

Enhanced Core Features

‍We're significantly boosting our investment in essential functionalities, including Gestures (enabling directed hand and body movements for avatars), Editor 3.0 (which will greatly enhance the editing experience, making content creation easier than ever), and taking our advanced lip-sync technology to the next level.

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Interactive Learning

‍Our upcoming features are designed to weave interactivity and active learner participation into our platform. With the introduction of interactive quizzes and adaptive learning paths, we aim to make the educational journey not only more engaging but also more effective.

We're committed to enhancing the Colossyan platform, making it not just a tool for video creation but a comprehensive solution for interactive and engaging learning experiences. 

Thank you for your continued trust and support – and in case you’re new to Colossyan, go ahead and check it out!

Warm regards,

Dominik Mate Kovacs
CEO & Founder,
Colossyan

Dear Colossyan Community,
As we close the chapter on 2023, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for what we have achieved together at Colossyan. This year has been remarkable, marked by significant milestones, overcoming challenges, and an unwavering commitment to innovation at the forefront of generative AI.

What we have accomplished

‍‍This year, we’ve reached an extraordinary milestone of over 2000 customers, a testament to the trust and support we’ve garnered in the generative AI industry. Our team has tripled, growing from 15 to 45 dedicated professionals. We’ve expanded our global footprint, opening new offices in London and New York City, bringing us closer to our international clients and partners. 2023 has been a year where measuring ROI through AI became a top priority. We’ve seen firsthand how generative AI enhances personalization, time efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in producing training content.

The road ahead

‍Looking ahead to 2024, our vision for the future centers around interactivity. We believe in the power of engaging content, and our focus for the upcoming year is to revolutionize how interactive videos are created, making them more accessible and impactful. The advancements we plan to introduce in 2024 will significantly elevate the ROI and effectiveness of our offerings.

A special note to our customers

‍Your patience, dedication, and constant feedback have been the driving force behind our continuous improvement. The quality of our product today is vastly superior compared to a year ago, and your hunger for innovation inspires us. We promise that you will witness an even more remarkable transformation next year.

Personal reflections

‍Leading Colossyan has been a journey filled with challenges, learning, and immense satisfaction. When we started, the generative AI hype was non-existent; our belief in its potential was our driving force. Seeing our customers’ success and our team’s professional growth has been the most rewarding experience. It reinforces my commitment to our greater goal to democratize knowledge by making video creation affordable and accessible.

Invitation to future Colossyans‍

‍If you are passionate about making a difference, we welcome you to join our journey. At Colossyan, you will find an environment that values ownership, hard work, and personal growth.  Together, we will shape the future of generative AI.

Thank you for your support and belief in Colossyan,

Dominik Mate Kovacs
CEO & Founder,
Colossyan

eLearning, once seen as an alternative, has now become an essential part of education. In fact, its market value is expected to near $50 billion by 2026. 

The evolution of eLearning has offered students the flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere. And now with the emergence of AI, generating eLearning content has become even easier and more accessible, shaving off hours of traditional production time and thousands on hiring actors, recording equipment and more.

In this article, we'll explore the impact of AI video generation on eLearning, considering its benefits, applications, and offering tips on how to succeed within the realm of online education.

The shift from traditional classroom to eLearning

Traditional learning has proven costly: hiring instructors and venues, with students paying for course materials. With eLearning, many of those costs are waived. An instructor once required to deliver similar lessons repeatedly can now record themselves once and share this content online.

With AI video generation, a custom avatar can be created in an instructor’s likeness so that they don’t even have to appear on camera. They can simply design their lessons, entering a script to create a voiceover and adding themselves. 

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How AI video generation is transforming online education

AI video is transforming online education in more ways than one. Here are some of the main impacts AI video generation is having on the online education industry.

Automation and scalable content creation

Gone are the days when videos required preparation, multiple takes and post-production. With AI video generation, the production of eLearning videos and content can be practically automated. 

AI tools can help streamline the content creation process, allowing quick conversion of textual information into engaging, visually appealing video formats in minutes versus hours or days. 

What was once time-consuming and laborious can now be automated. By shortening texts and entering them into a script box, you can choose a narrator and even an AI actor for your online lessons. What’s more, there’s no need for over-the-top visual setups – everything can be done from one easy-to-use platform.

One of the best things is that your content is now editable with the click of a button. Want to swap out an outdated example? Add in a new section? It’s all possible with with AI.

Enhancing engagement and retention

Employing video in eLearning captivates students’ attention – it’s much more interesting to watch a video with striking visuals, animations and interactive elements than reading through lengthy (usually quite dry) texts. 

The immersive nature of video encourages more active participation, increasing engagement and improved information retention. It’s said that humans process visual information much faster than text alone, so using video supports both teacher and student positively.

Adapting to different learning styles

The traditional classroom, with students sitting at a desk and listening to a lecture, never benefited all students. In fact, there are many different types of learners and learning styles, meaning instructors need to utilize many different learning methods in order for students to properly retain information.

The 4 main learning styles are:

• Visual: Learners take in new information visually, be it through colors, graphs, pictures
• Auditory: Learners learn through listening
• Reading/writing: Learners prefer reading books and taking notes
• Kinaesthetic: Learners use all their senses: sight, touch, taste, smell, hearing

‍Online education is able to combine different types of learning to attract all learners and styles. Educational content presented through videos works with various learning preferences, offering visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learning styles. 

‍AI-powered video generation allows for the creation of dynamic, interactive content that resonates with learners’ individual needs. Compelling visuals, storytelling and interactive elects videos help educators create more engaging impactful learning experiences. 

Also read: The Top 12 eLearning Tools By Use Case

Expanding accessibility and inclusivity

AI video generation also serves to advance accessibility and inclusivity in eLearning. Features such as automated translations, captioning and voiceovers all allow videos to be accessible to a global audience. 

By breaking language barriers, learners across various demographics can learn in their native language, while people with visual impairments benefit from descriptive captions.

The ability to choose from a wide selection of diverse avatars helps learners engage and gain information from people who look and sound more like them.

Customization and personalization for learners

The amazing features of Colossyan and other text-to-video platforms make personalization and customization easy to produce at scale. 

Imagine a financial institution that wants to make its e-courses available to students around the world. Instead of re-recording content in other languages or hiring translators and actors to produce voiceovers, they can simply auto-translate entire lessons and adjust colors, images and symbols in their lessons to better reflect the students’ environment and cultural differences.

Benefits for educational institutions and instructors

Schools and institutions can use AI-driven video creation tools to streamline their offerings and enhance the overall learning experience. With the chance to produce engaging video content quickly and cost-effectively, they’re able to diversify their course materials. Creating more accessible content also attracts and retains students while ensuring a more enriching learning journey.

For instructors and course creators, AI video generation has proven revolutionary. With AI-powered tools, educators can create captivating video content, saving valuable time that allows them to focus more on forming meaningful interactions with their students and delivering high-quality educational content. 

Tips for creating effective eLearning video content

As traditional education methods are changing, so must the approach to delivering engaging and informative lessons. Here are some ideas to keep in mind when creating lessons for modern eLearning students.

1. Keep it short and sweet

In 2015, Microsoft conducted a study on attention span in 2,000 adults. They’d discovered that the average attention span dropped from 12 seconds to 8 since the year 2000. Imagine how that number has diminished by 2023. 

Educators must now take shorter attention spans into account. Opting for digestible, bite-sized lessons over lengthy, uninterrupted lectures is the way to go. Shorter lessons also allow students to take control over their learning experience, learning at their own pace and convenience.

2. Tell stories

There’s a reason children are read fables, nursery rhymes and fairytales as they grow up. Not only do these stories provide entertainment, but most of them are also designed to teach valuable lessons. By using video to tell stories, you’ll engage your audience and teach them what you need to. They’ll love it.

3. Gamify your content

Students don’t want to feel like they’re learning. By incorporating game-like elements, eLearning platforms enhance engagement and motivation.

Include things like:

• Challenges
• Rewards
• Levels
• Leaderboards
• Interactive scenarios or modules

Infusing these kinds of features into educational content gives students a “fun factor” and encourages them to continue.

4. Make use of scenario-based learning

Colossyan is the only AI video generation platform to date that allows up to 4 AI actors to appear in a single scene. This offers a great opportunity to show instead of simply tell. Try recreating scenarios to help inform decision-making, train your customer service team or solve conflicts.

Time to use AI in your eLearning?

To sum up, AI video generation in eLearning is not simply a technological innovation. It’s a transformative force that’s redefining the educational landscape as we know it.

By enhancing engagement, personalization and accessibility, AI-powered videos are revolutionizing how learners interact with educational content.

Create your first AI-powered video now. Try Colossyan for free.

For modern businesses, staying ahead means embracing new trends and technologies. The increasing popularity of video in recent years means that video content is no longer a nice to have but a must-have.

But: producing professional videos is expensive, time-consuming and a lot of work.

Enter AI video generation. A game-changing tool that empowers businesses of all sizes to effortlessly transform plain text into captivating, studio-quality videos in a matter of minutes.

If you’ve ever wondered how to breathe life into your marketing efforts, training modules or customer communications, this step-by-step guide will unlock the potential of AI video generation with Colossyan Creator.

Step 1. Write your script

Before you begin the process of generating your AI video, you’ll have to create an outline, an overarching idea of what you’ll want to explain, demonstrate or communicate.

Once you have this, you can start on the most foundational of the steps - writing a script.

Your script should be short, to the point, and easy to follow. If you’re repurposing existing content like a blog post, try to express the most important point in 1 or 2 sentences.

Pro tip: Use Colossyan’s AI tools to help

Colossyan has a great free tool that helps if you often get overwhelmed by big, blank pages: the AI Script Assistant is there at the drop of a plain-text prompt. 

To conjure the AI magic, simply tap the colorful Script Assistant logo, or hit the backslash [ / ] button on your keyboard.

Use it to help with your AI video generation to write, summarize, shorten or even tweak the tone of your text, check grammar, and brainstorm ideas.

Step 2. Design your scenes 

Once you have your script, you can begin designing your scenes in Colossyan Creator. If you’ve ever used PowerPoint or any other type of slide deck creator, then you’re already ahead of the game. If not, no worries!

To begin generating your first video with AI, you have the option to:

• Start from scratch
• Select a template (perfect for beginners or those tight for time)
• Import a PDF or PPT file
• Use the AI-powered Prompt to video feature

If you have some design experience and are confident in your skills, you can start from scratch. Begin adding the number of scenes you had decided on to fit your script across the video.

Colossyan Creator lets you change and add things like:

• Photos & videos (upload your own or choose from thousands of high-quality stock content)
• Shapes
• Icons
• Background colors
• Text on screen
• Music (choose from stock music or upload your own clip)
• Transitions

Pro tip for speeding up the design process

The brand kit feature available to Colossyan enterprise users speeds up the design process. Save brand colors, fonts and logos to access everything more quickly. Choose a template and customize the colors and text styles to match your business’ branding. Colossyan’s Prompt to video feature creates a video draft with up to 5 scenes with a simple text prompt.

Step 3. Select your AI avatars

Once you have your scenes designed and divided out, you can begin selecting your avatars and customizing their appearance.

Choose whether you want to show the AI actor’s full body, shoulders, or feature them in a talking head bubble (you can also choose the background color for bubbles). 

You can also select their emotion (if available for the particular avatar), and choose their position from the settings or place them as you like within the scene. 

Pro tip: Want to add more actors in a scene?

If you’re on the free trial or an Enterprise subscriber, you’ll be able to add up to 4 avatars in one scene. This is called the conversations feature which you can access in the “Script” section. Instead of having just one narrator, select “Conversation” and add up to 4 avatars.

The conversations feature allows you to create scenario-based videos - perfect if you’re training a customer service team, want to tell a story or create more engaging corporate communication. What’s more, you can also choose side views from the from and back to recreate more realistic conversations between avatars.

Step 4. Paste your text in the script box

Paste your script into the script box for each of your scenes. Below the script box, you can choose the voice you want to narrate this text.

You can filter by:

• Accent
• Age group
• Tone 
• Special “other” cases like whether the voice offers emotion support or is SSML compatible

Colossyan supports over 70 languages and automatically detects them when pasted into the Script box.

Step 5. Generate your video

Once everything is set up, you can preview your video by hitting the “Preview” button in the top-right corner. 

Make sure it flows well and there isn’t an overload of narrated text.

If all looks good, then you can finally click on the blue “Generate” button.

Before generating, you can:

• Add a title to your video
• Choose to add subtitles
• Select the resolution (720p, 1080p, 1440p, or 2160p)

Colossyan provides an estimated generation time and video size so you know how long you’ll expect to wait.

And done! You’ve now created your first AI-generated video. Easy, right?

Bonus: Repurpose existing content with AI text-to-video generation

If you’re worried about generating an entire video from scratch, you can always start small. 

Chances are, you already have content in the form of PDFs or PowerPoints. Colossyan allows you to import these pages or slides to use as the background of your video.

You can easily make them more engaging by adding an AI actor to present the content for you. 

From the Colossyan App homepage, select the “Import” button in the top right corner of the screen. 

A popup will appear with the option to upload your PDF or PPT file (currently, the max file size is 10MB).

Now, instead of having to design the slides and background, you have something to start with. Add text to your script box, select a voice and AI avatar, and voilà you’ve got a more engaging presentation for your team in a matter of minutes.

Bonus: Unlock global reach with localization magic

If you’re a multinational business or are planning to expand your market, generating videos in multiple languages adds yet another expense.

Imagine localizing content into multiple languages with the click of a button. That’s exactly what Colossyan’s automated translation feature does. 

In your video draft, find the flag icon in the top-right corner and select “Add language variant”. Your script and on-slide text will be automagically translated into 70+ languages in seconds. AI video generation with auto-translations is your passport to make your content universally understood and appreciated.

Start your AI video generation journey today

As we conclude our guide to generating AI videos for beginners, it’s obvious that turning ideas into compelling visual narratives is no longer a privilege exclusive to those with money or expensive equipment. Colossyan’s AI video generation user-friendly technology helps businesses tell better stories, communicate with their employees and customers, and scale their video creation like never before.

Create your first video for free today.

The expectations of consumers today are constantly evolving in the realm of customer service. As attention is getting increasingly harder to hold, people are expecting quick turnaround times and easily accessible services.

Businesses are turning to the newest innovative technologies such as AI video generation to increase loyalty, offer better service, and design better user experiences. It’s redefining the way businesses engage with their customers.

It’s more important than ever to focus on customer satisfaction to attract, engage and retain them. In this article, we’ll look at the role of video in customer service and how AI video generation can help with both educating customers and training employees.

The role of video in customer service

Video has evolved from being a marketing tool to a crucial component of modern customer service strategies. 

Let’s explore the role of video in customer service and how it’s reshaped the arena of user interaction.

Visual engagement 

Customers are naturally drawn to visual content, and video offers an engaging medium that goes beyond the limitations of plain text. The mix of audio and visuals enhances the communication process, making it more appealing and memorable.

Simplified complex information 

Video simplifies complex concepts. It's easier for customers to learn about using complicated product features, troubleshooting, or educational content when it’s presented visually, especially when you can incorporate screen recordings into your videos.

Accessible and convenient

With the increased availability of smartphones and high-speed internet, customers can access video from almost anywhere at any time. This makes video the perfect tool to help customers resolve their issues.

Faster issue resolution

Visual demonstrations, walkthroughs and tutorials enable faster issue resolution. Customers can quickly learn how to troubleshoot problems or use products with easy and effective video instructions.

Enhanced user experience

Engaging and informative AI-generated video content enhances the overall user experience. Easy-to-follow videos keep customers informed, minimize frustrations and build confidence in a company’s ability to offer support.

Benefits of AI video generation in customer service

Since video has become more in demand in recent years, companies have taken notice. The improvements to AI and machine learning capabilities have made it easier to produce better content more quickly. 

The benefits of generating videos with AI for customer service include consistent video quality, significant cost savings, and the ability to scale and personalize videos.

1. Consistency

Historically, creating consistent video content with traditional production methods has proved difficult. Unless you had a studio and high-quality camera, lighting and sound equipment, there was no guarantee that your videos would come out looking the same.

With AI video generation, there’s a consistency that traditional methods don’t offer. AI ensures uniform quality every time.

2. Speed

From scriptwriting to shooting multiple takes with actors to post-production wait times, traditional video production can take hours, days or even weeks. AI tools can generate a polished product in under an hour. 

3. Easy editing

With traditional video production, if there’s a change to your customer service policy or you want to include a new training module, you would have to go through the same process of writing new content, finding actors and recreating the same conditions. 

With AI video generation, all you need to do is edit your original video draft and generate it again with the updates. It’s that easy.

4. Affordability

Producing a video the traditional way can become costly quickly. If you think about all of the tasks that make up the process – writing the script, scouting locations, renting equipment, finding and hiring actors, post-production – it’s a lot. 

With AI video generation, you can cut many of these things and produce all your content in one place. Colossyan offers a complete video-editing platform where you simply enter your script, select from dozens of actors, add music and subtitles and auto-translate your video drafts. There’s even an AI tool integrated into the app that helps come up with scripts and create videos from a single prompt.

5. Personalization

With so many businesses vying for customer attention, personalization in the customer service industry is a big plus. By providing personalized messaging and services, businesses are able to convey empathy, understanding and a sense of connection, driving trust and customer loyalty.

With AI video generation, it’s easy to create personalized videos for your customer service. From tailoring the messaging to what the customer is looking for to using a certain avatar to appear in the video, or offering a video in different languages, personalization helps the customer feel that the company cares about them and they’re not being fed generic content.

6. Scalability

As AI video generation becomes faster and more affordable, it also becomes more scalable. Once you have your base material and video ready, the cost difference between producing one video or hundreds is insignificant.

With AI, you can produce the same video with different AI actors in 100+ languages with the click of a button. This is a game-changer for companies with customers around the world!

AI video generation in customer service training

Generating AI videos for training purposes offers an advantage to large, multinational companies. Besides generating engaging and relatable customer-focused videos, users also benefit from exceptionally trained employees who deliver customer support.

You can create all types of videos with generative AI to educate your team and give them a substantial knowledge base. 

Employee onboarding

Generating onboarding videos with AI for customer service teams is essential to developing a solid team and ensuring that everyone is on the same page. When new employees get the same onboarding, they understand the company culture and their work environment and are better able to work together. Teams that are well-integrated are better at performing their jobs, which is especially helpful in customer service departments.

Product training

When customer service employees are trained on their company’s products, they can answer customer inquiries more easily and efficiently. What’s more frustrating than calling customer service for help on how to use a product or a certain feature and encountering someone who has no idea what’s going on? An educated customer service team can deliver a better experience and uplift the company’s image.

Soft skills training

Customer service employees who understand the product but don’t know how to interact or communicate effectively with others won’t be much help. This is where training soft skills comes in. 

The ability to communicate and understand your customers and provide them with a pleasant experience will ultimately determine whether or not they’re left feeling good or bad about the interaction. Colossyan simplifies AI video generation to teach soft skills with its conversation feature, where you can include up to 4 AI actors in a scene to recreate common customer service interactions.

Customer service training

A well-trained customer service team can easily become a company’s competitive advantage. Businesses that go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service are often applauded and used as examples, with happy customers becoming fiercely loyal.

If you want to retain customers and create a customer-centric company, training your employees to provide consistent quality service is crucial. 

Key takeaways

To sum up, the integration of AI video generation in customer service is transforming the way businesses engage with their clients. 

From including personalized experiences, faster issue resolution and incredible cost savings, it offers an abundance of advantages. AI technology also extends to employee training, fostering a more skilled and agile customer service workforce. 

Embracing AI video generation is no longer just an option - it’s strategically essential for providing outstanding customer service in the digital age. 

Are you ready to inject your customer service team with the skills they need to succeed and create brand affinity?

Try Colossyan for free today.

Whether you're in HR, a team leader, or responsible for training materials, you understand that effective training is key to success. 

Engaging and informative training videos lead to more engaged employees who are more likely to stick around. But what if you could take your training videos to the next level with the power of AI avatars?

This post looks at the challenges of producing training videos and the advantages of employing AI avatars to streamline the process.

The challenges of traditional training videos

Putting together engaging and effective training videos can be costly and time-consuming. Everything involved from pre-production to editing (and everything in between) requires time and effort. 

Just consider the pre-production process. It includes preparing and writing a script, preparing the staff member to deliver the training, and finding a suitable filming location and equipment. 

Once in production, delivering lines correctly and retakes can take days in the studio if you want to churn out plenty of content. These full days of filming can tire out the trainers, leading to decreasing quality as time goes on. Post-production adds yet another cost; adjusting sound and lighting, clipping scenes, adding in visuals and text, and editing captions are all part of the costly, time-consuming process.

Post-editing pitfalls

One of the biggest issues with producing traditional training videos is changing the material. What happens when the training materials change? Do you want to add a new rule or procedure? It’s virtually impossible to go in and recreate a video’s original conditions to make edits after filming. 

Producing traditional training videos sounds daunting, doesn’t it?

Why use AI avatars for training videos?

Creating high-quality training videos traditionally involves significant time and resources. From scripting to shooting and post-production, it's a lengthy process. AI avatars streamline the lengthy process of shooting and post-production, reducing both time and costs significantly. 

Check out how AI avatars can bring your content to life effortlessly.

AI Avatars: Always on

Unlike shooting human actors in a studio or a dedicated spot in the office, AI avatars don’t get tired, don’t have bad days, and get their lines right on the first try! 

Every AI avatar in the Colossyan library has been through the rigorous process of being filmed in a studio with professional lighting and recording equipment to ensure consistent quality every time. This means every time you need to record a new video or make changes to an existing one, you can simply choose the same avatar and expect identical results.

Localized learning

If you’re training a team around the world, it’s important to make everyone feel seen and understood. The best way to do that? Localize your training content.

Localization is more than simply translating a video. It requires identifying differences in cultures or regions and reflecting that back in the content. A training video for a team in Ohio would be different for a team in India, even if they spoke the same language. 

Using AI avatars relieves many of the difficulties that come with localization. Since they speak multiple languages fluently, you can avoid awkward-sounding voiceovers or impersonal subtitles. There’s even an automated translation feature that allows the translation of entire video drafts into 100+ languages.

Now, you can create localized training content that resonates with your global teams, eliminating the need for costly translation services. Read more about why you should localize your videos with AI in this related article.

Personalization

One-size-fits-all training often falls short in engaging learners. 

AI avatars come to the rescue with the option to customize avatars to fit your brand's identity. Beyond aesthetics, you can also select from a library of different voices, creating a personalized touch that enhances engagement and relatability. 

Plus, AI avatars are a great choice for creating scenario-based training videos, allowing you to better immerse viewers in your learning experiences.

Take this campaign in the Austrian city of Linz. They used Colssyan’s AI avatars to educate its population on vaccinations. With a diverse foreign-born population with limited German proficiency, they wanted to create a more personalized experience for each group.

They created AI Vaccination Advisors, that spoke different languages and were able to answer important and pressing questions. With AI avatars, the city of Linz was able to reach 55,000 residents in 11 different languages and save over 50% of its COVID-19 communications budget.

Whether your audience is tech-savvy millennials or seasoned professionals, you can use AI avatars to adapt to your specific needs.

Effortless editing

As mentioned briefly above, reshooting to update outdated material is expensive. In contrast, videos produced using AI avatars and a video generator like Colossyan are easily editable. This allows for effortless editing and updating while maintaining the same look and feel as previous videos. 

All that’s required is simply tweaking the script or adding a new scene with the new material. It’s an easy way to save time and resources.

Scenario-based learning

What better way to engage your trainees and take their learning to the next level than with scenario-based interactions? Colossyan’s conversations feature gives creators the ability to include up to four avatars in a single scene to create a more immersive learning experience.

Simulate real-world situations, conduct role-play exercises and foster dynamic interactions among learners, all within your training videos. The side view options for certain avatars enable even more dynamic and realistic conversations between two avatars. 

Whether it’s practicing negotiation skills or conducting mock sales presentations, this feature enhances the realism of your training videos, making learning more impactful.

Your turn to elevate training videos with AI avatars

Are you ready to take your training videos to new heights? Sign up for a free trial of Colossyan and experience firsthand how AI avatars can transform your training and development efforts. With our user-friendly platform, you'll discover the difference AI video creation can make.

Stay ahead in the training game with AI avatars. 

‍Start your free trial now and see the impact for yourself.

In an increasingly connected world, businesses are expanding their horizons, reaching global audiences, and breaking down language barriers. 

Video content has become one of the most important tools for conveying your message. In fact, 96% of marketers have said it’s an important part of their marketing strategy. But what if your audience speaks different languages? How can you properly adapt your videos for a global audience?

This is where the art of video localization comes into play. Video localization is a vital strategy for businesses and organizations looking to expand their global reach and connect with diverse audiences on a personal level. With the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), video localization has become faster, more efficient, and incredibly accessible. 

In this article, we'll explore how to use AI for video localization and its many benefits.

What is video localization?

Video localization is the process of adapting existing content to a particular country, region or market. When considering localizing video content, this can include making changes to scripts or dialogue, visuals, colors, captions, vocabulary, and cultural references.

You might think – oh, so it’s just translation and changing a few things around.

Localization is much more than that. After all, there's a lot of nuance that goes into understanding different markets.

Imagine a UK-based real estate company that decides to expand to the United States. They both speak the same language, so using the same marketing materials should work, right?

Besides the obvious differences in accents and pronunciation, variations in vocabulary (like flat vs apartment or condo) may confuse a potential customer. Plus, cultural differences like property taxes and other rental fees may differ widely, requiring you to rethink a significant portion of your content.

In other words, video localization is an all-encompassing approach that requires some initial time and effort.

Why localize video content?

The advantages of using AI for video localization are undeniable. From improved user experience to enhanced brand image, there are a host of reasons and benefits for video localization. 

1. Expand your reach to a global audience

When you localize video content, you unlock the ability to share your message with people in other countries who speak different languages. This allows you to capture more viewers than you would've been able to if you had stuck with your original content.

2. Increase search visibility and SEO rankings

Content that isn't properly localized for a particular market is unlikely to achieve a high SEO ranking on search engines. But by properly localizing your content, you can improve your SEO score, thus ensuring that your materials will show up higher in the search results.

When a user makes a search in their native language, the localized content will come up since it’s more relevant.

3. Better user experience

This one may be one of the most obvious, but also the most overlooked. As more businesses realize the importance of the customer, the focus on creating relevant, relatable content has become a cornerstone of their marketing strategies. 

Translating on-screen text ensures clarity for viewers in divers language markets, enhancing the user experience. A user who finds content in their own language and geared toward their cultural circumstances is more likely to enjoy the content, which is great for business – and viewer retention.

4. Enhance brand image

When a business is sensitive to cultural differences and aims to focus on its customers, they’re seen as more aware. It shows respect and understanding for other cultures, fostering a more personal and emotional connection. This improves overall brand image and reputation.

5. Stay competitive

When you localize video content, not only do you present as more culturally sensitive and on the ball, but you’ll also gain an advantage over competitors that haven’t yet invested in engaging global audiences. The enhanced brand image mentioned above establishes a solid presence by getting there before anyone else.

6. Improve engagement

When you focus on the end-user by personalizing content using local references and specific linguistic patterns and vocabulary, it’s easier to establish an emotional connection that spurs engagement.

You can compare this to browsing the web or scrolling through social media. When you see something that’s tailored to your tastes and preferences, you’re more likely to engage. On the other hand, the ads and content that make you stop and say “this has nothing to do with me” ultimately do more harm than good. 

7. Increase sales and conversions

When you can engage customers and users and speak to them in their own language, you’re closer to closing sales and converting. Personalized content builds credibility and trust, which leads to a higher likelihood of conversion. This study found that when content is personalized, 80% of consumers are more likely to make a purchase. 

The challenges of video localization

Before looking at AI's role in video localization, what about the challenges faced by businesses when expanding their content globally? 

‍Traditional video localization involves a time-consuming and resource-intensive process:

• Hiring multilingual actors
• Managing complex translations
• Scouting locations or paying for studio time
• Renting video, lighting and sound equipment
• Accounting for different cultural nuances
• Coordinating voiceovers
• Preserving the emotions and tone of your original audio when translating to a different language
• Production as well as pre-and post-production editing costs

Having to hire multiple actors and manually record your script in each language you're targeting can be expensive and extremely time consuming. As a result, many companies give up on localization all together.

But with the advent of AI video generation solutions, things don't have to be this way. AI video enables you to localize your content in seconds. Let's take a look at how.

The role of AI in video translation and localization

AI has emerged as a breakthrough tool in the realm of video localization. 

Its capabilities extend far beyond simple text translation. AI can now analyze video content, transcribe spoken words, and even create lifelike avatars to represent localized messages. AI can also help in adapting visual elements like graphics and images to align with different cultural and aesthetic preferences.

Here are two main ways you can localize your video content using AI:

Translate your content to 100+ languages in just a few clicks

Translation is a core part of proper video localization. The problem is it can be cumbersome to do manually.

That's why AI tools are revolutionizing video localization. Instead of having to hire multilingual actors, platforms like Colossyan can automatically translate your content in over 100 languages and accents in seconds.

That means what used to take hours in the localization process can now be done in minutes.

Use AI avatars that represent your audience demographics

While it's extremely important for your content to be in a language that your viewers understand, it's also important for your content to be visually relatable to your audience.

One way to keep your audience represented on screen is by using AI avatars as your actors. AI video platforms like Colossyan offer a library of 150+ stock avatars of a range of different ages, ethnicities, and professions to choose from, making this process painless.

AI avatar technology ensures that your content's message, nuance, tone, and context are preserved, delivering an authentic experience to viewers in any part of the world.

No need to hire several actors and reshoot your video footage. Colossyan allows you to create high-quality video content without ever having to pick up a camera.

Benefits of using AI for video localization

The advantages of using AI for video localization are undeniable. Here's why businesses are turning to this technology:

Speed and efficiency

AI can translate video content swiftly, reducing time to market for localized videos. In fact, Colossyan's automated translation feature can autotranslate a video draft into 100+ languages, in just 4 clicks!

This efficiency is critical in today's fast-paced digital landscape. With AI and a well-thought-out plan, you can establish a workflow that lets you breeze through content creation.

Consistency

With AI, you can maintain content quality and consistency across multiple languages. Say goodbye to the variability that often accompanies human translation and differences in production. Instead, you can share the exact same material, but localize the AI avatar and language.

Cost savings

One of the biggest challenges of localizing video content is the cost. AI eliminates the need for the extensive list of challenges mentioned above. It streamlines the process, saving businesses valuable resources.

Easier personalization

Localizing video content involves translation, but needs to focus especially on accents and different linguistic variations. AI allows you to choose from a variety of accents, so even if your videos are in English, if you’re targeting a demographic in Ireland or India, you’ll have the option to choose a more appropriate voice.

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Instant editing

With traditional video production, making any changes is virtually impossible. You have to go back and refilm scenes or add an awkward voiceover. Using an AI video generator like Colossyan allows you to edit a script directly in the draft and create a new video in minutes.

Plus, Colossyan doesn't require any editing skills or experience to be able to use the platform. It's user friendly and designed with beginners in mind. Simply drag and drop design elements into your video to jazz it up.

Brainstorming partner

Sometimes coming up with the idea is the hardest part. Thanks to AI, you don’t have to deal with the anxiety of a blank canvas. Tools like Colossyan’s AI Script Assistant can help generate a script, brainstorm ideas, and reword existing texts. There’s also the AI prompt-to-video tool that helps new users create videos when they’re not completely comfortable or accustomed to using all the features. 

Best practices for video localization

You might be surprised to learn that there's more to video localization than just simple video translation. Here are a few best practices to keep in mind.

1. Adapt your script for a local context

Some videos can be directly translated to a new language, while other content will need to be properly adjusted to ensure the messaging, tone, and cultural references align with your target audience's values and norms.

Different languages have different levels of formality, which means a simple direct translation won't be appropriate for all content or audiences. To avoid creating content that's culturally insensitive, you'll want to do your research on cultural preferences and adapt your script to be more formal or less humorous, for example.

If you're using an AI video tool with automatic translation capabilities, having someone who speaks the target language view your content before you begin distributing it is another safeguard to consider implementing.

2. Ensure cultural relevance of your visual elements

Every language segment has its own cultural nuances and audience preferences you should be aware of when localizing content, and this applies to your visual elements as well.

For example, there may be particular images or symbols that are considered offensive in a particular culture that you'll want to remove from your video to properly localize it.

3. Adjust your subtitles and closed captions

Subtitles and closed captions are an important part of making video content accessible for your target audience. To fully localize your content, ensure your captions are tailored to reflect the appropriate linguistic and cultural nuances.

Fortunately, AI video tools like Colossyan can handle the subtitles for you and ensure that they're easy to read and correctly synced with the video.

Conclusion

AI has become a powerful ally for businesses looking to expand their reach and engage with diverse audiences through video localization.

With its speed, efficiency, and global capabilities, AI ensures that your message breaks through language barriers, while creating an impactful and authentic connection.

Start your free trial of Colossyan to harness the power of AI and unlock the world of video localization today.

Are you ready to revolutionize the way you create videos? Look no further than an AI video generator.

Tools like Colossyan are using AI avatars to change the game for video production. With Colossyan, you can easily create engaging and dynamic videos with just a few clicks. And not only that, but Colossyan also offers localization capabilities, allowing you to reach audiences around the world.

Let's dive in and explore the exciting possibilities of AI videos and localization:

AI video localization: What is it and why it matters

AI videos and localization are two game-changing concepts that are taking the video production industry by storm. With AI technology, videos can now be created with greater speed and efficiency, allowing for more content to be produced in less time. And with localization capabilities – such as automated translations – videos can be tailored to specific audiences, ensuring that they resonate with viewers no matter where they are in the world.

But why does this matter? Simply put, it means that businesses and creators can now reach wider audiences than ever before, breaking down language barriers and cultural differences to connect with people on a global scale.

This opens up endless possibilities for growth and expansion, as companies can now tap into markets that were previously out of reach. And for creators, it means the ability to share their message with a wider audience, inspiring and motivating people around the world. The future of video production is bright, and with AI videos and localization, the possibilities are endless.

Meet Colossyan Creator: A complete overview

At the forefront of this revolution is the Colossyan Creator, an AI video generator that is changing the way videos are produced. This innovative technology uses advanced algorithms to generate videos quickly and easily, taking the stress out of video production.

With its intuitive interface, anyone can create high-quality videos in a matter of minutes, regardless of their level of experience. And with its localization capabilities, the Colossyan Creator makes it easy to create videos that resonate with audiences around the world.

Whether you're a business looking to expand into new markets or a content creator seeking to reach a wider audience, the Colossyan Creator is the perfect tool to help you achieve your goals. With its powerful features and user-friendly interface, the Colossyan Creator is leading the charge in the future of video production.

Here's an example of a Spanish voice on a Colossyan avatar:

Here's an English voice on a Colossyan avatar:

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How Colossyan simplifies the video creation process

Gone are the days of spending hours creating videos from scratch. With Colossyan Creator, the video creation process is simpler than ever before. Colossyan AI video generator offers a range of templates and pre-designed elements that can be easily customized to fit your specific needs.

Whether you're looking to create a promotional video, a tutorial, or a social media post, the Colossyan Creator has everything you need to get started. And with its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, you can easily add text, images, and other elements to your videos with just a few clicks.

Colossyan Creator also offers a range of editing tools, allowing you to fine-tune your videos to perfection. With all of these features at your fingertips, video creation has never been easier. Say goodbye to the stress and frustration of video production and hello to the simplicity and efficiency of the Colossyan Creator.

The benefits of using Colossyan for video production

The benefits of using Colossyan Creator for your video production needs are numerous. Not only does it simplify the video creation process, but it also saves you time and money. With Colossyan Creator, you don't need to hire a team of video editors or invest in expensive equipment. Instead, you can create high-quality videos quickly and easily from the comfort of your own computer. Additionally, the Colossyan Creator offers a range of customization options, allowing you to tailor your videos to your specific needs and preferences. And with its localization capabilities, you can reach audiences around the world with ease.

But perhaps the biggest benefit of using the Colossyan Creator is the quality of the videos it produces. With its advanced AI technology, Colossyan Creator creates videos that are engaging, dynamic, and professional-looking. Whether you're creating videos for your business or for personal use, Colossyan Creator is the perfect tool to help you achieve your goals.

Come see for yourself and try it for free today.

The future of AI video generation and localization

The future of AI video generation and localization is incredibly exciting. As technology continues to advance, we can expect to see even more innovative tools and features that make video production faster, easier, and more efficient than ever before.

With AI technology, videos can be created in a matter of minutes, allowing for more content to be produced in less time. And with localization capabilities, videos can be tailored to specific audiences, breaking down language barriers and cultural differences to connect with people on a global scale.

As businesses and creators continue to embrace these technologies, we can expect to see a surge in global collaboration and communication. The future of AI video generation and localization is all about breaking down barriers and bringing people together. With Colossyan Creator leading the change, the possibilities are endless. The future is bright, and we can't wait to see what's in store.

As the landscape of corporate communications continuously evolves, one thing remains constant: the power of personalization. 

Effectively conveying messages to employees, stakeholders, and the public often depends on establishing a meaningful connection. Personalization, the art of tailoring messages to resonate with individuals on a personal level, has become crucial to effective communication. 

In this era of digital innovation, custom avatars have emerged as a dynamic tool for achieving this personalization.

The power of personalization

Personalization in corporate communications goes beyond simply addressing recipients by their first names in emails. 

It's about making individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. This level of attention fosters engagement, trust, and loyalty, all of which are vital in the corporate sphere. Personalized messages acknowledge the recipient's unique needs, preferences, and concerns, creating a more authentic and compelling communication experience.

There’s research that supports the effectiveness of personalization. A study by SmarterHQ found that 72% of consumers engage only when marketing messages are tailored to their interests. These numbers highlight the immense potential of personalized communication in engaging audiences.

The rise of custom avatars

Enter custom avatars, a novel and versatile tool in the world of corporate communications. Custom avatars are digital representations of individuals or brand mascots. They can take on various forms, from lifelike human avatars to charming animated characters. The magic lies in their ability to personify corporate messages, making them relatable and engaging.

Custom avatars are not confined to any specific industry or sector. They’re being embraced across the board, from corporate giants to startups, from healthcare to finance. Why? Because they work. These avatars inject a human touch into digital communication, bridging the gap between text-based messages and face-to-face interactions.

Colossyan offers the option to create your own custom avatar. Whether it be in the likeness of a known expert from your company, a mascot, or yourself, a custom avatar can help scale content production.

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“I'm excited to start using Colossyan to create an AI avatar of myself (Treion 2.0), which will free up my time by converting text to videos that I can use for marketing, social media, and training. It's truly an innovative way to save time and scale your content production. I'm a huge fan!” - Treion Muller, The Modern Learning Architect 

Building your brand persona

One of the most compelling aspects of custom avatars is their role in building brand personas. Your brand's persona is more than a logo or a tagline; it's the essence of your corporate identity. Custom avatars provide a visual representation of this identity, enabling your brand to connect with stakeholders on a personal level.

By customizing avatars to match your brand values, voice, and messaging, you create a consistent and relatable brand persona. This persona extends beyond marketing materials; it permeates all forms of corporate communication, from internal memos to customer support interactions. It's a cohesive thread that ties your brand together.

In fact, studies show that consistent branding across all channels can increase revenue by up to 23%. Custom avatars play a pivotal role in maintaining this consistency while infusing a human touch.

In a 2021 report, the majority of respondents said that brand consistency contributed anywhere from 10% to more than 20% revenue growth for their business.

Engaging employees and stakeholders

In the corporate world, internal communication is as critical as external messaging. Engaging employees and stakeholders requires more than just sharing information; it demands capturing attention and promoting participation. Custom avatars excel in this regard.

Imagine receiving a memo from your CEO, delivered not in plain text but through an animated avatar that speaks directly to you. The message is not only more engaging but also more relatable. This personalized approach to internal communication encourages a sense of connection and inclusion among employees and stakeholders.

Custom avatars also enhance the clarity and impact of corporate messages. Complex concepts can be visually simplified, ensuring that the intended message is understood and retained, not only saving time but also reducing the risk of miscommunication.

Beyond text: Visualizing corporate messages

Visual content is undeniably more engaging than text. It grabs attention and conveys information more efficiently. Custom avatars leverage the power of visuals to transform written corporate messages into engaging visual narratives.

Consider a quarterly report. Traditionally, this might be a dense document filled with charts and statistics. However, with custom avatars, these figures can come to life through animated infographics and dynamic visual explanations. This not only enhances comprehension but also leaves a lasting impression. This same text-to-video technology can be applied to corporate videos and presentations. Instead of relying on slides and bullet points, AI avatars can narrate and visualize the content, making it more engaging and memorable.

The future of corporate communications

As technology continues to evolve, so too will the role of custom avatars in corporate communications. Expect even more advanced customization options, interactive features, and integration possibilities. The connection between artificial intelligence and avatars will likely result in even more lifelike and responsive digital personalities.

The future also promises new opportunities for personalization. Custom avatars may become virtual assistants, guiding users through complex processes or answering queries in real-time. They may even adapt their communication style to match the preferences of individual users.

Conclusion

In corporate communications, personalization is no longer a luxury – it's a necessity. Custom avatars may be the answer to achieving this. They bridge the gap between text-based messages and face-to-face interactions, creating a more authentic and engaging experience.

With more personalization becoming available, mixed with the storytelling and engagement that modern communication now demands, memorable and effective corporate interactions are a few clicks away with Colossyan Creator's custom avatars.

The best part is, you can try Colossyan completely free to see if it meets your needs. Create your first video today.

In the ever-evolving landscape of video production, Colossyan stands at the forefront, pioneering innovative solutions that harness the power of AI. Our approach to pre-production is not just about integrating technology; it's about redefining the entire process to make it more efficient, creative, and adaptive. Here's a detailed look at our unique approach:

AI-Driven Casting:

• Bespoke Avatars: With Colossyan's advanced AI algorithms, you can customize your AI avatars to fit the exact requirements of your script. Whether you need a specific look, emotion, or gesture, our AI-driven casting offers unparalleled flexibility.
• Global Representation: Our vast library of AI avatars ensures that your content is globally relatable. From diverse ethnicities to varied age groups, you can select an avatar that resonates with your target audience, making your content more inclusive and impactful.

Streamlined Scripting with AI:

• Rapid Prototyping: Our AI tools allow for quick script drafts or use pre-defined templates, enabling teams to visualize and iterate on ideas rapidly. This means less time spent on revisions and a faster turnaround for projects.

• Adaptive Learning: The more you use our AI script assitant tools, the better they become at understanding your brand voice and preferences, ensuring that the content remains consistent and on-brand.

Visualizing with AI-Generated Storyboards:

• Dynamic Visualization: Traditional storyboards are static, but with Colossyan's AI-driven tools, you get dynamic visual representations. This means you can see animations, transitions, and even get a feel of the final video during the pre-production phase.

• Collaborative Feedback: Our platform allows for real-time feedback on storyboards. Team members can annotate, comment, and suggest changes directly on the visual drafts, ensuring that everyone is aligned before moving to the production phase.

Budget-Friendly Production:

• Transparent Pricing: With Colossyan, there are no hidden costs. Our transparent pricing model ensures that you know exactly what you're paying for, allowing for better budget allocation and planning.
• Resource Optimization: Our comprehensive suite of tools means you no longer need to invest in multiple platforms or software. From scripting to visualization, everything is housed under the Colossyan umbrella, leading to significant cost savings.

Integrative Workflows‍

One of the standout features of the Colossyan approach is the seamless integration of various pre-production stages. Our platform is designed to ensure smooth transitions from ideation to scripting, from visualization to final approvals. This integrative workflow reduces friction, minimizes errors, and ensures that the creative vision is consistently maintained throughout the pre-production process.

The Benefits of the Colossyan Way

1. Flexibility: Our AI-driven approach means you're not bound by traditional constraints. Need to make changes to the script? No need for re-shoots. Simply adjust the text, regenerate your video, and you're set.
2. Collaboration Made Easy: Our platform fosters seamless collaboration. Stakeholders can provide feedback directly, edits can be made in real-time, and the entire process is centralized for maximum efficiency.
3. Cost-Effective: With Colossyan, you're not just getting an AI generator; you're getting an all-in-one video production suite. This means significant savings without compromising on quality.

At Colossyan, we believe in the transformative power of AI in video production. By streamlining the pre-production process, we not only save time and resources but also empower creators to produce content that truly resonates. Dive into the future of video production with Colossyan and experience the difference for yourself. Try here for free.

With attention spans dwindling and information overload being the norm, the art of content creation is undergoing a transformative shift. 

Enter text-to-video technology, an innovation that promises to make your messages resonate like never before. Let's delve into how text-to-video is revolutionizing content creation, making it faster, smarter, and undeniably better.

The power of text-to-video

Imagine the ability to transform a written script into an engaging video with a few clicks. Text-to-video technology takes your written content and seamlessly converts it into dynamic visuals that capture attention and drive engagement. 

This technology also bridges the gap between different learning styles and preferences, accommodating both readers and visual learners. This process adds a new layer of depth to your communication, ensuring that your message is not only heard but experienced.

Efficiency at its finest: How text-to-video works

The magic of text-to-video lies in its easy, efficient workflow - it expedites the entire content creation process. With a few simple steps that include script input, customization, and generation, your content evolves into a visual masterpiece. 

With Colossyan’s text-to-video technology, users simply create a video draft, enter their text into a script box, add visuals, and choose an AI voice and actor (optional) to read their script. The only thing left is to hit generate.

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Thanks to professional, studio-quality results, businesses save on high costs of production and can use the remaining budgets to create more content or focus on refining the quality and relevance of the material itself. Industries across the spectrum should embrace this streamlined approach to content creation.

“Colossyan allows me to put together an online training video as easy as putting a PowerPoint together.”

Adrian Tan, Marketing Strategist

Boosting SEO with text-to-video

Visibility is key in the digital world and search engine optimization (SEO) is the machine that drives it. Text-to-video introduces a dynamic and engaging dimension to your SEO strategy. By transforming your textual content into captivating videos, you're not only appealing to human audiences but also catching the algorithmic eye of search engines.

Search engines thrive on diversity and user engagement, and text-to-video content delivers on both fronts. Videos attract longer viewer engagement, reducing bounce rates and signaling to search engines that your content is valuable and relevant. As users spend more time on your videos, the algorithm interprets this as a positive user experience, which can lead to higher search rankings.

What’s more, videos are highly shareable across platforms, encouraging social media sharing and backlinks. This organic sharing generates more traffic to your website, contributing to your overall online authority and boosting your SEO efforts.

Revolutionizing learning and development

In the world of education and training, text-to-video's potential shines even brighter. From transforming mundane training materials into engaging videos to crafting captivating explainer content, text-to-video enhances the effectiveness of learning experiences. 

See how Colossyan’s conversations feature enriches training with scenario-based videos.

Traditional training materials often struggle to capture and retain learners' attention, leading to diminished engagement and suboptimal outcomes. Text-to-video breathes new life into learning experiences by converting mundane content into compelling visual narratives.

Imagine complex procedures, protocols, and concepts vividly demonstrated through animations and AI avatars, fostering deeper comprehension and knowledge retention. Whether it's employee training, educational courses, or instructional materials (as was the case with the State of New Mexico), text-to-video transcends the limitations of traditional methods, creating immersive and interactive learning modules. 

This approach caters to various learning styles, allowing individuals to grasp information through both textual context and visual demonstration, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness and impact of learning initiatives.

Language without limits: Globalization made easy

The world is your audience, and language should never be a barrier. Text-to-video transcends linguistic and cultural barriers, facilitating seamless localization efforts for businesses and content creators.

Localization is more than just translation – it's about tailoring your message to resonate with specific audiences. Colossyan’s text-to-video technology simplifies this intricate process by offering automated translation, ensuring your content is not only linguistically accurate but culturally relevant. With the ability to create videos in over 70 languages, text-to-video enhances your global reach while maintaining authenticity.

Imagine introducing your brand, product, or service to a new market with a video that speaks their language, both literally and figuratively. By featuring AI avatars that resemble and sound like the local population, you establish an immediate connection, fostering trust and relatability. This personalized approach enhances user engagement and bolsters the effectiveness of your communication.

Furthermore, text-to-video's localization capabilities extend beyond language. It allows you to tailor visuals, scenarios, and cultural nuances, making your content resonate on a profound level. Whether it's adjusting greetings, incorporating regional customs, or addressing specific pain points, localization through text-to-video enables you to craft content that feels tailor-made for each target audience.

Embracing a new era of communication

Text-to-video is more than a tool; it's a transformative force that empowers communication with impact. As attention spans shrink and competition for engagement intensifies, embracing text-to-video is not just an option – it's a strategic imperative. 

It's about leveraging technology to tell your story in the most compelling and efficient way possible. With text-to-video, you're not just streamlining content creation; you're shaping the future of communication.

In this fast-paced digital age, AI video generation is emerging as a game-changer in the world of visual content creation. With its advanced algorithms and machine learning capabilities, AI has the power to transform raw footage into stunning videos with just a few clicks. Imagine the time and effort saved as AI takes over the laborious tasks of editing, rendering, and post-production.

It's not just about efficiency, though. AI video generation unlocks a whole new level of creativity, allowing artists and content creators to explore uncharted territories. With AI, the possibilities are limitless – from generating personalized videos for marketing campaigns to creating immersive virtual reality experiences. The sheer versatility of AI video generation is reshaping industries across the board, from entertainment and advertising to education and healthcare. As we embark on this exploration of AI video generation, prepare to be inspired by the potential of this revolutionary technology. It's time to embrace the power ofAI and witness the magic it brings to video creation.

The Benefits of AI Video Generation: Efficiency, Creativity, and Versatility

AI video generation offers a plethora of benefits that go beyond just saving time and effort. The efficiency it brings to the table is unmatched, allowing professionals to focus on their creative vision rather than getting bogged down by tedious tasks. With AI usability to analyze data and learn from patterns, it can generate videos that are tailored to specific audiences, maximizing engagement and impact. This technology opens up a world of creativity, enabling artists to experiment with new styles, effects, and storytelling techniques.

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The versatility of AI video generation knows no bounds, as it can adapt to various industries and applications. From crafting captivating advertisements to producing immersive training videos, AI empowers businesses to communicate their messages in innovative and engaging ways. The benefits of AI video generation are not just practical; they also ignite a spark of inspiration and curiosity, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of video creation. Get ready to witness the transformative power of AI as we dive deeper into its potential applications.

Potential Applications of AI Video Generation

The potential applications of AI video generation span across a wide range of industries, revolutionizing the way businesses operate and connect with their audiences. In the world of marketing and advertising, AI can generate personalized videos that speak directly to individual customers, enhancing engagement and driving conversions.The entertainment industry is also embracing AI, using it to create realistic special effects, generate lifelike characters, and even revive iconic figures from the past.

Education and training benefit from AI video generation by delivering interactive and immersive learning experiences, making complex concepts more accessible and engaging.

In the healthcare sector, AI can assist in medical imaging analysis, enabling faster and more accurate diagnoses. The possibilities are endless, with AI video generation finding its way into journalism, gaming, architecture, and more. As we explore the potential applications of AI video generation, prepare to be inspired by the ways this technology is reshaping industries and opening up new opportunities for innovation and growth.

Challenges and Limitations of AI Video Generation

While AI video generation holds immense promise, it also comes with its fair share of challenges and limitations.

Ethical considerations arise as we navigate the potential misuse of this technology, such as deepfake videos that can deceive and manipulate. It is crucial to establish guidelines and regulations to ensure responsible and ethical use of AI-generated videos.

Quality control is another aspect that requires attention. While AI algorithms continue to improve, there can still be instances where the generated videos lack the finesse and human touch that professionals bring. Striking a balance between automation and human intervention becomes crucial in maintaining the highest standards of video production.

However, these challenges should not dampen our spirits. Instead, they present opportunities for innovation and growth. By addressing ethical concerns and investing in quality control measures, we can harness the power of AI video generation while upholding integrity and creativity. Let's embrace these challenges as stepping stones towards a future where AI and human collaboration elevate video creation to unprecedented heights.

In conclusion, AI video generation isa force to be reckoned with, propelling us into a future where imagination knows no limits. As we have delved into the benefits, potential applications, and challenges of this remarkable technology, we are filled with a sense of awe and inspiration. The efficiency, creativity, and versatility that AI brings to video creation are reshaping industries and pushing the boundaries of what we thought was possible.

Yes, there are challenges to overcome, but with each obstacle, we find opportunities for growth and innovation. By embracing ethical considerations and investing in quality control, we can ensure that AI video generation becomes a powerful tool for positive change. Let us embark on this journey with unwavering optimism, knowing that the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence will lead us to new horizons of visual storytelling. Together, we can harness the transformative power of AI video generation and shape a future where curiosity and innovation reign supreme. The future is bright, and the possibilities are limitless. Let's dive in and create a world where AI and human ingenuity coexist in perfect harmony.

Picture a virtual tutor equipped with the ability to provide an interactive eLearning experience like no other. AI avatar presenters are doing just that and transforming the online education landscape.

Paired with voice cloning technology and multilingual video content, these AI presenters bring a personal touch to your virtual classroom, fostering an engaging and accessible learning environment. Let's dive into the advantages of incorporating AI presenters into eLearning, highlight the importance of translating video content for global reach, and offer tips on seamlessly integrating these technologies.

Why use AI presenters in eLearning content?

AI presenters are revolutionizing online education by bringing an unprecedented level of engagement to virtual classrooms. These aren't ordinary avatars. They're intelligent, interactive, and realistically mimic human gestures, expressions, and voice tones.

With AI presenters, eLearning becomes an immersive and captivating experience that's more accessible to a wider audience. These AI guides can clarify complex concepts, demonstrate practical skills, and respond to your questions.

Also read: Revolutionizing Presentations with AI Video Generation

3 benefits of using AI presenters

Ready to infuse some virtual engagement into your eLearning program? Opting for an AI presenter to relay your content in an engaging and interactive way is a great place to start.

Here's a closer look at three of the main advantages of using AI presenters in your content:

1. Automatic translations for multilingual content

In our interconnected world, global outreach is key, and what better way to distribute your content to a wider audience than with multilingual video content?

Many AI video platforms, such as Colossyan, support the automatic translation of your video content, meaning you can create content in 100+ languages in just a few clicks.

By creating content in dozens of different languages, your eLearning program can reach learners from different cultures and backgrounds. Break down language barriers and create an inclusive learning environment with translated content. Prepare to make a significant impact on learners worldwide.

2. Easier localization

Localization is an important part of creating learning materials that resonate with people across cultural boundaries. Fortunately, with AI presenters, you can select avatars that represent your audience demographics or professions to better resonate with them.

Additionally, many tools offer custom avatars and voice cloning capabilities, which allows you to create an AI presenter that resembles you and sounds exactly like you.

Not only does this technology personalize your eLearning program, but it also allows you to create more content at scale without sacrificing the likeness of your instructor. Welcome to a new era of online education.

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3. Greater accessibility

We've already covered the ways that AI video can translate your content in seconds, which can have a huge impact on the accessibility of your content.

Not only this, but when you use text-to-speech AI presenters to narrate your videos, tools like Colossyan will also automatically generate subtitles based on that narration, helping those with auditory disabilities still be able to consume your content.

Not only will your content be suitable for a wider audience, but features like playback will allow your audience to better engage with your material as well.

Pro tip: Looking for video presentation software? Check out our list of the best tools for 2025.

Conclusion

In conclusion, integrating AI presenters, custom AI avatars technology, and multilingual video content can greatly enhance your eLearning experience. These technologies introduce personalization, inclusivity, and accessibility into your virtual classroom.

Fortunately, it's never been easier to create a dynamic learning environment with AI presenters from Colossyan.

Automatic translations, custom avatar localization, and accessibility features are just three advantages of implementing generative AI into your video production processes.

Get ready to wave goodbye to mundane lectures and enter a world of dynamic learning experiences with Colossyan. Try it free today.

Introduction

Let’s suppose you’ve just had the most brilliant idea for a product, and you even got through the second most difficult challenge: finding the perfect name for it. Now comes the easy part: register your domain, hoping nobody has claimed it yet, and create your fancy, visually appealing website that may attract lots of customers and investors worldwide.

In the earliest stage of Colossyan’s startup journey (August of 2021), the founders have found themselves in this very same situation, and they have bought the colossyan.com domain at dreamhost.com. It was the most budget-friendly alternative for starting off with a domain and a website, at least for non-frontend engineers. This article is about this decision and our journey with Dreamhost that never ceased to amaze us. Not wanting to judge Dreamhost though, without it, Colossyan wouldn’t even exist, but that extra $5 for not buying this domain in another, more established DNS provider has still had its effect to this day.

The API

When you check a product’s attractive main page it is usually not your first thought to check the product’s API documentation. Even if we did that, we probably would have just gone along with Dreamhost anyways as we wouldn’t use it, or would we?

Obviously, the Dreamhost API is used for managing the DNS record in Dreamhost. It has been written long ago, and has never been rewritten to modern standards. That being said, it has the following “features” that should be kept in mind when interacting with it:

• It does not support even the most primitive (Basic Auth) authentication.
  You must provide your API key in a query parameter. Hey, at least we’re not communicating through HTTP, right?
• There are only “Add”, “List” and “Delete” endpoints. There’s no support for getting DNS records for paths or filtering them on server-side.
• Every operation, including the “Add” and “Delete”, uses the GET HTTP method. Intuitive. E.g. an add DNS record operation
• Has pretty interesting rate limiting support.
  Could not find out the exact values, but after you reach your hourly limit, it will deny your access for at least an hour. No documentation.
• It also has no API wrapper/library available at the time.

Application and workaround

As Colossyan has matured, so did our technology stack. The first version of the Creator was written in Next.js, which enables the creation of full-stack web applications by extending the latest React features and integrating powerful Rust-based JavaScript tooling for the fastest builds. Next.js comes with a powerful platform called Vercel, which helps with the tooling of Next.js and enables blazing fast builds and continuous deployment for your application.

The reason why we didn’t start with Vercel in the first place is because when the first Colossyan application prototype was created, we didn’t have any customers, and would like to avoid locking us to an expensive vendor at day 0. We started using AWS Amplify for a brief period, but realized quickly (but probably not quickly enough), that it does not yield faster development - at least for us. When we migrated away, we’ve already opted out from many NextJS features, and it became difficult to go back.  A few months later we become even farther away from this goal. Being an AI-based video-making platform, we support huge uploaded videos as well, certain pieces of information like the duration and the codecs of uploaded assets are better calculated server-side before sending them down to our AI models. This has caused as big as 8Gb memory spikes (compared to the basically ~100Mb average memory footprint) which was making it infeasible to run this in Vercel, as that platform is focused more on edge use-cases and less on resource heavy processing.

The ability to spin up temporary deployments is crucial to maintain quick feedback loops of development teams, so the demand was given. The resolution was to implement our own solution, on top of an automation of our used DNS provider, Dreamhost.

The implemented solution was actually a 2 day work in June 2022. The automation uses
github-pr-controller for synchronizing the pull requests of a repository and go-dreamhost to create URLs (domain records) for a pull request. The rest of the automation is a closed-sourced Kubernetes controller which syncs the Kubernetes pods (with images of the build Next.js image) and ingress rules.

The root domain

WordPress might be familiar for some folks, since it’s been around since 2003. It’s a versatile and user-friendly content management system (CMS) that empowers individuals and businesses to effortlessly create and manage stunning websites. It’s easy to get started with, but you will hit its limitation pretty quickly, especially if you want to create something extraordinary.

In pre-investment it’s crucial to deliver as fast as you can, and the landing page just serves you as a quickly updated pitch deck. However, after the first paycheck comes, it is wise to revisit your choices so that you can more or less maintain your momentum for the future. As Colossyan turned out to be an idea worth spending investors money on, the main page has been given to a dedicated content management team, and it has been also migrated from WordPress to Webflow. It has been assigned with a dedicated designer as well!

The problem

Everything seemed nice and steady until the company matured enough to adopt a status page in November of 2022. After some internal discussions we’ve adopted Betteruptime by Betterstack (another alternative was Statuspage by Atlassian) - this topic in itself may also deserve a blog post. It became quite clear within days that the main page was quite unstable. For minutes, colossyan.com could become unreachable, and it was due to mostly DNS errors. 

It has been found out later that the WordPress integration was never disabled, and the managed WordPress provided by Dreamhost automatically tried to override the root domain DNS records that we configured to point at our webflow deployment. After disabling the managed WordPress the problem got resolved. Look at our status page since then - incredible.

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Subdomains

When Colossyan reached the critical mass and started thriving, more and more domain-related requests were coming from the organization. Requests like:

• I have integrated the managed billing solution, could you please add the 1.2.3.4 A DNS record to the billing.colossyan.com subdomain?
• Marketing: can you please fix the DMARC records so that the mails sent to the customer won’t end up in the Spam folder?
• Can you please add the DNS record ASAP? Only you have the credentials to the domain portal.

Solution

Keeping in mind DevOps best practices, we’ve started brainstorming ways to support these configuration changes in a more secure, easier and controlled way. Obviously we don’t need to come up with anything brand new - we needed GitOps to control these changes.

• Changing something in the UI is inherently error-prone. Copy-pasting the content of the record from Slack is not life insurance. -> Declarative
• Even in a team of two we sometimes got confused whose responsibility was to do the changes and what was the current state of the DNS records. -> Versioned and immutable
• Only one person in the team had the credentials, which was passed around when needed -> continuously reconciled

For a second we obviously thought about creating a DNS manager component, but since there’s already a buzzword for what I wanted to implement, let’s go with a well established GitOps tool: Terraform. (We’ve already been using Terraform for a while, Pulumi would also be a great choice).

We have implemented the Dreamhost Terraform provider in May 2023 within 2 days. The provider is already used to manage our DNS records for all of our subdomains. 

Implementing your own TF provider is also a very fun activity, would definitely recommend doing it.

Summary

As you can see, Dreamhost came with a price that we’re still paying today, however, we are in owe for being a flexible provider to start with and enabled the company in day 0 to iterate rapidly.

As for the future, you might ask, why not just migrate to a hosting solution that already has a Terraform plugin or has an extensive documentation? The answer is yes, that’s actually in our roadmap, and we will definitely want to make that step, but we’re not in a hurry now.

The world of Learning and Development is on the verge of a revolution, with generative AI taking center stage. From creating highly engaging and personalized learning experiences to reducing the cost and time of producing content, generative AI is transforming the way we approach L&D. As the founder and CEO of an AI startup that helps L&D teams utilize AI video as a tool for effective learning content creation, I’ve spent a lot of time investigating the learning and development sector, as well as generative AI and its capabilities. 

As a result, I strongly believe that whether or not you’re planning to use generative AI in your workflow, it is important to understand what it is, its advantages, and how to overcome the potential challenges that it may impose — and that’s exactly what I’m planning to explore through this article, with practical examples of how Colossyan utilizes the potential of generative AI to empower creators.

The future is already here, so being informed is the first step of embracing it; however, before we explore ways of harnessing the power of generative AI in L&D, let’s begin by answering this simple question: what even is generative AI?

What is Generative AI?

Let me give you a simple explanation — generative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence techniques that can generate various types of content based on a user's prompt. These generative AI systems use neural networks, deep learning, and natural language processing techniques to learn from existing data sets and produce new data that resembles the original data. Let’s look at some examples of content can be created using generative AI:

Text. GPT-4, Bard and similar language models have the ability to generate high-quality text in various writing styles, and can be used for content creation, translation, summarization, and conversation. They have the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with technology by providing contextually appropriate and virtually indistinguishable human-like text.

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ChatGPT: One of the most well-known examples of Generative AI, with over 100 million users, ChatGPT has already achieved the title of the fastest-growing application in history.

Images. Text-to-image platforms such as Dall-E and Midjourney generate images from prompts — they learn from large datasets and generate high-quality images that resemble real-world objects. This technology has a wide range of applications, including content creation, prototyping, and visual storytelling.

Audio. TTS (Text-to-Speech) such as ElevenLabs and other audio generators can create voice overs in various voices, languages and accents, as well as music and sound effects for all kinds of purposes, from video production to e-commerce and gaming.

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Video. AI video platforms like Colossyan provide creators with an opportunity to produce high-quality videos for learning & development, communications and even marketing, all in a fraction of the time it would take with traditional video production.

How are AI videos generated? Let me share some insider information about the generative AI in Colossyan with you: as explained in one of our previous articles, Colossyan uses neural rendering, a technique that involves training neural networks to understand and simulate the physical properties of real-world objects and environments. To generate an AI video, Colossyan first captures real-world video footage of the desired scene, along with depth and motion information. This data is then fed into a neural network, which uses it to generate a 3D model of the scene.

The neural rendering techniques are employed to produce a textured and photorealistic image out of the 3D model. The networks are trained to produce realistic textures and studio quality lighting. The underlying 3D model can be manipulated and animated with the help of conditional generative networks and with the help of neural rendering, a photorealistic image can be generated based on the new scene parameters, allowing for the creation of dynamic, engaging AI videos. Colossyan's use of neural rendering enables the creation of AI videos that can easily be used for professional video-making, while also providing flexibility and customization options that traditional video production methods cannot match.

To summarize my point, generative AI has numerous applications, from content creation all the way to personalized chatbots that can engage in human-like conversations,  capable of taking learning programs and even customer service to a whole new level. Overall, it is clear that the possibilities for generative AI are vast and continue to expand as the technology advances. 

The Limitations of Traditional L&D Approaches

From having conversations with leading learning professionals and actively investigating the sector, I can see how corporate training has evolved rapidly over the past two decades. The rise of the LMS, as well as rapid authoring tools has led to a profusion of elearning in many forms. This content is often paired with classroom training to create blended, or flipped learning experience. Organizations recognize the value of training their people, with the global L&D market estimated to be worth 357 billion U.S. dollars.  But for all the investment, L&D teams often face criticism that the learning experiences they offer are flawed, and fail to meet the individual needs of employees. Specifically, learning experiences face limitations such as:

Lack of personalization. One-size-fits-all training programs tend to be the norm, but this can make it difficult for organizations to address the specific needs and skill levels of each employee. Without personalized training, employees may struggle to reach their full potential, and organizations may fail to achieve their desired results. Furthermore, when designing learning at scale, it is very difficult to produce content that is optimally designed for each individual, and so learning designers tend to design experiences that will work best ‘for most people’. 

Time and cost. In addition to the issue of personalization, traditional L&D methods can also be time-consuming and costly. Scaling L&D efforts across large organizations can be a daunting task, especially when it involves delivering training in-person or through other traditional means like filming video, or designing complex elearning. This gets even more complicated when multiple languages are involved, or updates to content are required..

Limited interactivity. Finally, these methods often have limited interactivity and do not provide opportunities for learners to apply new skills in real-world situations. Interactions need to be pre-determined by learning designers, for instance, in a branching scenario, even though learners are given the opportunity to make a decision, outcomes are predetermined, and there are only so many decisions they can make. As a result, employees may not fully engage with the material or retain the knowledge they learn, which can have a negative impact on the organization as a whole. 

How Generative AI Can Transform L&D

Generative AI is already known to enhance L&D efforts in many ways, and I’m a strong believer that it has the transformative power to make L&D more effective than ever before. It can help boost course content ideation and creation by generating new ideas and producing relevant, engaging text, as well as audio and visual content. However, the benefits don’t stop there, as generative AI can also elevate L&D experiences with:

Personalization. Generative AI can be used to make learning much more personal and engaging: a good example would be KhanAcademy, where they utilize generative AI to power their Khanmigo assistant, which provides personalized help and guidance to students. The assistant is designed to understand the user's specific learning needs and provide tailored feedback and support, allowing learners to not only have access to information, but also to receive excellent guidance on how to effectively engage with it.

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Planning. Generative AI can be a helpful tool for L&D strategy planning, as explored in the video below. Just like using Google to look up information, effective prompting can help you utilize generative AI to structure information, design a strategy and even apply relevant data (just make sure not to share any sensitive data!) to maximize the relevance of the output. 

Content creation. A good example of this is AI video, which is a great tool for increasing engagement and providing valuable learning experiences, while reducing the cost and time needed to produce learning videos. Another benefit of AI video is its flexibility — while updating traditional videos can be challenging and time-consuming, creating AI videos is as simple as creating presentations, which makes it very easy to update and adapt them whenever needed. Generative AI can also help with localization, which allows creators to adapt videos to different languages and cultural contexts, making content accessible to a global audience.

Overcoming the Challenges of Implementing
Generative AI in L&D

Implementing generative AI in L&D requires addressing ethical considerations, such as ensuring that AI-generated content is unbiased and transparent. While generative AI can produce some very impressive content, I’d like to highlight that it still requires human input and review in order to produce truly effective results:  AI is most effective when used as an assistant and a collaborator, not a replacement. Here are some other challenges to consider:

Decision-making. People are more than data, and even with the most accurate input, you could still get AI-generated results that do not necessarily reflect what’s best for your specific learner or team. For that reason, I believe that it is important to work together with the AI, and not rely on it to do all the work for you: it is always a good practice to review the decisions made and the content produced with the AI, and where needed, adapt them using your own knowledge and expertise. 

Credibility. Reviewing the credibility of AI-generated content is a crucial aspect of using generative AI — and this is where human efforts are most required. All generative AI models clearly state that there is always a chance of misinformation with AI-generated content, which is why it is important to ensure that you prompt the generative AI to only draw on credible sources for learning related materials, as well as carefully review the content generated. 

Privacy and intellectual property rights. Using AI-generated videos ethically involves respecting privacy and intellectual property rights. It is important to ensure that personal information is not disclosed, and that the content does not violate copyright laws or infringe on someone's privacy. For that reason, Colossyan only allows creating custom avatars when given full consent from the person requesting their digital actor, with creators only being able to request a digital actor of themselves, and not of other people. 

As the founder of a platform that provides creators with powerful AI tools, I understand that with great technology comes great responsibility, and therefore place a lot of importance on ensuring that the AI content generated in Colossyan Creator is used respectfully and for the right reasons.

My Prediction for the Next 5-10 Years

While the phenomenal speed of AI progress makes it difficult to predict when and how AI will affect various aspects of L&D, as well as life in general, I have some ideas about what could happen in the near future. Some of my predictions include:

Full democratization of video creation. In my opinion, the next 5-10 years will see the end-to-end creation of video content by anyone, enabling full democratization of video creation. Similarly to how Colossyan’s current AI Prompt-to-Video feature allows creators to produce video drafts by simply entering a prompt, this technology is likely to advance much further, with AI-generated videos going way beyond “talking heads'', and creators likely being able to generate complex, fully AI-generated videos.   

Learning content personalization. Additionally, personalization of learning content will match AI-generated learning strategies to specific viewers, while the development of custom video avatars will make learning much more immersive and engaging. With personalized learning content, generative AI will completely transform the way we approach learning, as anyone will be able to engage with information in ways that work best for them. It will be much easier to track individual progress, as well as identify how knowledge gaps can be tackled. 

Interactivity. Interactivity will also become a major component of learning, allowing viewers to engage in real-time experiences, and resulting in increased engagement, retention, and application of knowledge. AI-powered interactive learning tools like simulations, games, and virtual reality environments will enable learners to practice skills and apply knowledge in a risk-free and immersive way. This will lead to more effective and efficient L&D strategies and better learning outcomes for individuals and organizations. 

The Future for Colossyan

The potential of generative AI goes beyond L&D, and here at Colossyan, providing a powerful tool for learning teams is only the beginning. Our vision is to revolutionize the learning, commercial and entertainment industries, as we continue to enable creators all over the world to embrace the future by harnessing the power of generative AI.  

Thank you for reading this article, and I hope that you’ve found it useful! If you want to have a practical overview of how generative AI works, I encourage you to try out Colossyan — our free trial allows anyone to experience the power of AI video for themselves. Feel free to reach out to our team if you have any questions – I’d be very interested in hearing your thoughts on this topic. Happy creating!

Best,

Dominik from Colossyan

Imagine having a digital version of yourself that interacts with your friends, attends work meetings, and tries on new clothes. But that's not all, there are other digital humans too!

Your doctor can examine you thoroughly, your yoga instructor is available 24/7, and there's even a salesperson to help you choose a new car. We already communicate with technology on a daily basis, but something's missing. Did you know that 55% of communication is body language, 38% is tonality, and only 7% is words?

That's why digital humans are about to revolutionize our virtual interactions and have a huge impact on businesses and society. They look, act, and think like real humans, and they can even nod, wink, and roll their eyes. Technology already allows us to use digital humans in our communications, and soon everyone will have their own digital twin. So let's dive deeper into this exciting topic!

We already communicate with technology every day, but what's missing is that uniquely human emotional connection. That's where digital humans come in. 

These lifelike beings look, act, and think like real humans, combining a realistic appearance with the ability to listen and understand meanings. They not only speak, but also nod, wink, and roll their eyes – humanizing our virtual interactions like never before. 

With technology already allowing us to use digital humans in our communications, it's only a matter of time before everyone has their own digital twin. And this radical transformation in our online communication is set to largely impact businesses and society. So let's delve deeper into this exciting topic and see what the future holds!

What are digital humans?

In short, digital humans are human-like virtual beings that represent oneself in different virtual situations.

You might be wondering, are digital humans the same as avatars? The answer is yes, digital humans are a subcategory of avatars.

A digital avatar is an electronic image that is manipulated by the user. Digital humans, however, look just like real people, whereas traditional avatars can be more abstract. From simple illustrations to digital twins, our online representations are getting more and more sophisticated, and the avatar economy is on the rise. 

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Digital humans are designed so that other digital avatars or real people can interact with them, and their human likeness combined with artificial intelligence (AI) makes communication feel more real. This has a huge potential to radically change our online interactions. 

When we talk about digital humans, there are two possible identities they represent:

• A digital human can be a digital twin of a real person (based on their anatomical, physical, and biological traits)
• A digital human can be a fictional character (based on the appearance of an actor or entirely generated by computer)

Isn't that cool? Let's explore the world of digital humans and see how they can change our online interactions!

What do digital humans do?

Well, the goal of digital humans is to recreate human interaction – and do it at scale. After all, we're social creatures and crave interactions with others. 

That's why many companies have recognized the potential of adding a character or a mascot to their communication. Just think of Siri, Duo from Duolingo or the famous Clippy who helped us navigate computers in the 90s.

But digital humans go beyond chatbots and digital assistants. Because they can communicate via verbal and nonverbal cues, they are used for various scenarios: they can help us find answers online, guide us through various processes, give advice, and more.

Research indicates that people can better relate to digital humans that have a more realistic appearance. At the moment, the most realistic digital humans are the ones by Colossyan – besides verbal communication, they can also communicate via non-verbal cues, such as facial microgestures (winking, nodding, frowning…). However, realistic full-body avatars are still a work in progress.

Digital humans are rapidly entering our everyday lives, especially in the form of conversational AI. According to Emergen Research, the global market for digital humans will grow from $10 billion in 2020 to about $530 billion in 2030. 

Imagine a world where digital twins can try on clothes and make-up, hang out with friends, and even attend work meetings – all in the virtual world. That's the future of digital humans.

Where are digital humans used?

Because digital humans are able to replicate real-world communication on a large scale, they're becoming increasingly popular in many different use cases.

From customer support representatives to instructors for training and education content, digital humans are everywhere. Plus, they are also used as presenters in marketing and sales videos, as well as digital influencers.

Here's an example of how you can use a digital human instructor in a sales training video:

As digital humans become more and more realistic and emotionally intelligent, the number of use cases for them is growing. In fact, we believe that soon each of us will have our own digital twin – and with the great technological advances being made every day, this is becoming more and more achievable.

How do you make a digital human using AI?

Are you ready to create a digital human using artificial intelligence? It's easier than you may think!

Colossyan is the industry leading AI video generation platform that excels in leveraging AI avatars to bring your videos to life. The platform offers 150+ stock avatars of all different ages, ethnicities, and professions that you can instantly use as your on-screen video talent. All of Colossyan's stock avatars are created from footage of human actors who have given their explicit consent to have their likeness used as a digital human.

Here's a closer look at Colossyan's selection of digital human AI avatars:

However, some projects may require AI avatars of a specific person on your team, such as your company founder or brand spokesperson. Fortunately, Colossyan supports the creation of custom avatars, meaning you can create a digital human of yourself that both looks an sounds like you.

Colossyan offers two different custom avatar options: Studio Avatars, which are professional quality and shot in a production studio, and Lite Avatars, which you can create at home using just your laptop camera.

Custom avatars do take a few days to create, so using stock AI avatars allows you to begin using digital humans in your video content in a matter of minutes.

What are the technologies used in developing digital humans?

Are you curious about what technologies are used to create digital humans? It's incredible how they can look and act so much like a real person, with realistic body language, micro gestures, facial expressions, and other nonverbal cues.

But it's not just their physical appearance that makes them so impressive - their ability to understand and use language is equally impressive. So, let's take a look at the complex combination of technologies that make digital humans possible:

• 3D scanning to serve as a basis for 3D modeling
• 3D modeling to create a 3D model of a person
• Natural language processing to understand voice commands
• Natural language generation to form responses
• Artificial intelligence to process input and learn from patterns 

The biggest challenge for developers?

As you might've guessed, the biggest challenge with digital humans is ensuring they actually look and sound like real humans. Digital humans that seem overly computerized tend to suffer from the uncanny valley effect.

The uncanny valley is a phenomenon that occurs when a synthetic human looks and acts almost like a real human, but there is something slightly off that makes them seem unreal. This can cause a feeling of unease or even revulsion in people who encounter them.

However, as technology continues to advance, it's likely that the uncanny valley effect will gradually disappear and digital people will become indistinguishable from real people.

Why do we need digital humans?

Have you ever thought about why digital humans are becoming more and more prevalent in online communication? Well, they're pretty amazing! Not only do they have real business value (think virtual assistants and digital employees), but they're also a cornerstone of our digital identities in the virtual world. Here's why:

• They're available 24/7, need no vacation days, no salary, and no sleep.
• They're a scalable and affordable solution for businesses.
• They enhance our online interactions by combining verbal and non-verbal cues.
• They're accessible, as they can easily switch between languages and cultural contexts.
• They ensure anonymity when communicating about sensitive topics.
• They redefine the way people communicate with technology and with each other.

In short, digital humans add a human connection to the virtual world, improve our communication, and thus make our (digital) lives better. P

lus, have you ever heard of the Proteus effect? It's named after the Greek god Proteus, who could change his appearance at will – just like AI allows us to quickly change certain characteristics of a digital human.

This means you can change their tone of voice, language, hairstyle, clothes, skin color etc. on the fly, removing barriers to inclusion and allowing for greater identity expression and exploration. Pretty cool, huh?

5 risks that come with digital humans

Digital humans are the future of AI technology. But as with any new technology, there are potential risks to consider. Here are 5 things you need to know about the potential risks of digital humans:

• The uncanny valley: When interacting with a digital human, it can be a bit unsettling to realize it's not a real person. This can lead to a loss of trust.
• User privacy: People tend to disclose more personal information when they think they're talking to a human-like person online. This means we need more regulations to protect our privacy.
• Ethics: Creating digital humans can bring up stereotypes and false representations of society. We need to be mindful of these issues when selecting or designing digital humans for different use cases.
• Human interactions: What happens when our digital identities are no longer tied to the physical world? We don't yet know how this will affect human interactions, which are the building blocks of our society.
• Identity: With the ability to reinvent ourselves in digital worlds, trust and transparency can become a concern. It's important to consider the consequences of this newfound freedom.

The future of human interaction

The age of digital humans has arrived, and it's not going anywhere. Get ready for the future of human interaction.

Not only can digital humans help you massively scale your content creation efforts, but they can make doing so more cost effective too. No need to hire human actors, deal with filming delays, and take on cumbersome editing software anymore.

Instead, Colossyan allows you to create the same professional-quality content in a matter of hours instead of days or weeks.

Ready to come see the power of digital humans for yourself? Give Colossyan Creator a try for free today.

If you’re in the learning and education space, you know how competitive it is.

Your audience has a broad range of options when it comes to browsing for content on the internet. They can get information about any given topic from a number of websites and publications. So, what makes your learning experiences stand out? Why should someone choose your site over another?

Content is the key to drawing your visitors in. You need to put your best foot forward if your students to stick around and return again and again. Short videos and online classes are the base of the learning process today. Video content can have a large effect on student engagement as they provide something unique and visual elements and interactive features so they won’t be able to look away.

Let’s take a look at 5 reasons why video parts in the curricula for student learning are a must-have for for anyone working with learning and education.

Video content for learning and education  is a new visual channel to stand out

If you want to make sure your website or course gets noticed, you need to make sure your content is easily distinguishable from the rest. Video for learning and education is an excellent way to differentiate yourself from your competitors.

It’s the perfect way to make your content stand out from the rest because of two main reasons:

• Video content has not been part of traditional courses. It’s not something that’s used enough  on education and learning websites, considering how effective educational videos are in getting thourgh important information and include visual elements in the curricula. 
• Video content can be incredibly engaging, entertaining, contributes to active learning, helps working memory, and overall supports student learning. Consequently, it means visitors will be drawn to it like a magnet and will want to stick around. They won’t be able to look away because your video content will be so captivating and engaging even more so with interactive features and compelling visual elements. Utilizing video will help you reach the desired learning outcome with less cognitive effort from the student's side, while the length of time students spend studying can be also reduced. 

Cognitive load theory has important implications to this point. The theory refers to the amount of working memory resources used. Earlier research suggests, the fundamental tenet of cognitive load theory is that the quality of instructional design will be raised if greater consideration is given to the role and limitations of working memory. With increased distractions, particularly from cell phone use, students are more prone to experiencing high cognitive load which can reduce academic success. 

People love video content

People have a general love for video content. It’s a natural human instinct to want to see visuals along with content.

This is especially true when it comes to topics like education and learning. Student engagement through video can be increased with the concepts being taught come to life in front of their eyes. Visually appealing video design is the way to go if you want to hook your viewers and reel them in. Studies show that productive use of video supports the retention of more information from video content than from written articles, while reducing the cognitive load.

Visuals inspire working memory and sensory memory to contribute to remember additional information afterwards. It’s a great way to make sure your visitors get the extra information they want from your website and then some. If you want to make sure your readers remember what they’re reading, you need to make sure your content has visuals accompanying it. This is where video content comes in handy. It’s a great way to make sure your viewers understand the content and learn from it.

Video can teach while keeping people entertained

If you want to make sure your visitors are captivated and eager for more, video is the way to go. You can have a variety of video content on your site to cater to different learning styles using informal and formal language, different video design and types of segmenting your content. This way, your content is accessible to a larger audience.

If you’re not sure what kind of video content to include on your website, it’s best to stick with the tried-and-true methods of teaching like a how-to video. This type of video is great for teaching people how to do certain tasks, like installing software, designing websites, to mention some common examples. You can also use video to teach more complex topics like math, history, etc. Using video for education is a great way to mix entertainment with education. This is especially important for kids who are in the age range where they’re learning a lot of new things.

Video is a must have if you wanna stay competitive in the digital age

This goes back to the first reason why video content is a must-have for learning and education websites: it makes your content stand out from the crowd. If you want your website to be at the top of the game and on the path to success, you need to include video content on your site.

The competition is fierce, and if you don’t use every method at your disposal to rise above the rest, you could fall behind. Video content is a great way to gain an edge on your competition and make sure your site stays at the top of the game. It’s the best way to grab your visitors’ attention and keep it. Without engaging content, you risk losing your audience. Video content is a great way to make sure that doesn’t happen.

There are many ways to use video in education and learning

Video content doesn’t always have to be used for education. It’s a great way to teach people about who you are and what your company or website is all about. It’s a great way to let your audience get to know you better and feel like they’re a part of your team. It’s a great way to build trust and encourage people to learn more about your site and what you have to offer. You can also use video as a form of entertainment. You can have a variety show-like video or a funny video on your site. You can also have a video that’s specifically meant to entertain.

Tips from social psychology to create better learning and educational video content

Support the learning process with guiding questions in your videos along the timeline of the video.

Follow the personalization principle: People learn better from multimedia presentations when words are in conversational style rather than formal style. 

Remember cognitive load theory and limited capacity of the receiver to extra information, integration of new information has to be gradual, but using visual channels will help the retention in the long term. 

Look up Germane load if you want to understand this better. In social psychology, Germane load is the portion of the memory devoted to integrating new information, the creation and modification of schema (Sweller, van Merriënboer, & Paas, 1998). Germane load is similar to the memory usage of your computer while it's actually installing your programs. 

Conclusion

The important thing to remember is that video is an outstanding tool to support learning and education whether it be website visitors, novice learners or anyone really you wish to engage. websites make it clear just how important it is. It’s the best way to grab your visitors’ attention and keep it. It’s the best way to make sure your content stands out from the crowd and is easily distinguishable from the rest. It’s the best way to make sure your content is easily accessible to a larger audience. It’s the best way to differentiate yourself from your competition and stay competitive in the digital age.

We’re pleased to announce our biggest rework yet…

Introducing Colossyan 2.0. The newest generation of your favourite video creator.

Colossyan 2.0 isn’t just a new coat of paint. We’ve worked on every part of the machine to provide a faster, more reliable experience for you. Plus we’ve laid everything out so that it just makes more sense. Here’s what you can expect:

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A smoother experience

We’ve given our interface a complete redesign to make it more intuitive for users; a better menu bar with all the options so you don’t have to go searching for anything while you’re in editing mode. You’ll find that everything just flows better too.

Better, faster, stronger

We beefed up our backend to make video creation 200% faster. We wanted to make sure that generating your videos was super quick, so we got straight down to it. Enjoy improved stability so you can focus on what’s important - creating valuable video content to delight your users.

^‍Rock-solid reliability

Expect more from your favourite video creation product. We’ve combed over the bugs and fixed the code to create a more reliable experience with improved stability. Nothing wonky here!

Get a better idea of what you’re creating

We’ve fine-tuned the video creator so you can see your scenes more easily, quickly add transitions, and preview what your video will look like. You’ll also be able to see an estimate of how long your video will be. How helpful!

We’re curious to see what you think of Colossyan 2.0!

Continue creating content with Colossyan now.

Classic rendering techniques can generate photorealistic images for various complex, real-world scenarios when given high-quality scene specifications. 

They also gives us explicit editing capabilities over various elements of a scene like camera viewpoint, lighting, geometry, and materials. But a significant manual effort is required to generate high-quality scene models from images. Automating scene modeling from images is an open research problem.

Deep generative models

Deep generative models have improved quite a lot in recent years, successfully produce high-quality, photorealistic images and videos that are visually compelling. These networks can generate images or videos either from random noise or can be conditioned on certain user inputs like segmentation masks or layouts. However, they have limitations and these techniques do not yet support fine-grained control of the details of the generated scene. They also cannot always handle complex interactions between the scene objects well.

In contrast, neural rendering methods try to use the best of both approaches and enable the controllability, and synthesis of novel, high-quality images or videos. There are different types of neural rendering techniques depending on the:

• Level or type of control they support over the synthetic output 
• Types of input they require 
• Outputs they produce
• Nature of the network or architecture they use

The inputs for a typical neural rendering approach are certain scene conditions like viewpoint, layout, and lighting. A neural scene representation is then built from these inputs. Later, images can be synthesized based on novel scene properties using this representation. This encoded scene representation is not constrained by modeling approximations and can be optimized for new, high-quality images. Neural rendering techniques also incorporate ideas from classical computer graphics like input features, network architectures, and scene representations. This makes the learning task easier and helps increase the controllability of the output.

Neural Rendering

There is a type of Neural Rendering that enables novel-viewpoint synthesis as well as scene-editing in 3D (geometry deformation, removal, copy-move). It is trained for a specific scene or object. Besides ground truth color images, it requires a coarse, reconstructed and tracked 3D mesh including a texture parametrization.

Instead of the classical texture, the approach learns a neural texture, a texture that contains neural feature descriptors per surface point. A classical computer graphics rasterizer is used to sample these neural textures, and given the 3D geometry and viewpoint, resulting in a projection of the neural feature descriptors onto the image plane.

The final output image is generated from the rendered feature descriptors using a small U-Net, which is trained in conjunction with the neural texture. The learned neural feature descriptors and decoder network compensates for the coarseness of the underlying geometry, as well as for tracking errors, while the classical rendering step ensures consistent 3D image formation.

These techniques also find their applications in facial reenactment problems. The human facial texture can be encoded in the form of neural textures. Then, with the help of UV maps, this texture can be sampled. The deep U-NET-type architectures can be used to decode the neural textures. Once the neural texture is decoded, another UNET-like architecture can be employed to paint the synthetic texture on the background image.

Colossyan makes use of such technology to achieve the talking avatar generation. We have developed conditional generative neural networks that help us generate photorealistic videos according to a given audio signal. The whole pipeline involves different steps from processing the speech signal to driving the human face model, to performing neural rendering. All the above-discussed techniques play a very important role in achieving lifelike results.

Also read: AI Video Generation: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Want to make your website even more interactive? We’ve got two apps that make it easy for you. First - Colossyan, the go-to solution for anyone looking for high-quality synthetic video content. And second - VideoAsk, a web app that lets you ask your audience questions and receive answers, face-to-face.

Look how easy it is to set up. Just follow these steps to make your first interactive AI-generated video chatbot. 

How to set up your first video chatbot in just a few simple steps:

What do you need: 

• Colossyan account: With Colossyan create studio-quality videos with AI actors for your chatbot flow. Sign up quickly here.

• VideoAsk account: VideoAsk is a platform for hosting chatbot-style video widgets. here you can create your Video Ask account here. Upload your Colossyan-generated video to VideoAsk.
  

Build a chatbot the human way

Build a voice-driven chatbot with personality, powered by AI technology. Use it for all your conversational workflows. Get face-to-face with your prospects, customers, or audience through asynchronous video.

This way you can:

• Add a personal touch to your website 
• Boost your customers’ experience 
• Engage with your audience
• Get better feedback from clients 
• Answer questions when you’re not there

How to set it up

Let’s start with Colossyan-related set up: 

• First, start planning your video chatbot. You can do this on a piece of paper, or with online application like Miro. Gather the questions and answers you want to use for the video.
• Prepare the video script. You will need about 5-6 separate videos for your chatbot. Try putting together shorter videos as each clip can’t be longer than 30 seconds.
• Start creating your videos in Colossyan Creator. Some tips for best results: because VideoAsk widget shows videos in portrait mode, it’s best to select the 9:16 scene size. To do this pick an actor, go to settings, and choose the right format.  Pick or upload a background image or video, add music and once you’re happy with the final result genareta your video. Then it’s time to work with the flow in VideoAsk. 

A quick guide how to start with Colossyan Creator:

Now set up VideoAsk:

1. Go to VideoAsk and create a new VideoAsk. Select the “Upload a video” option. Now you can upload your video from Colossyan. You can add text and decide which questions to use as options. Multiple choice answers are a good way to go. 
2. Now it’s time to customize your VideoAsk. Give it a name, select the language, choose your colors, the style of the widget and you're ready to share! 

Now you can breathe life into your chatbots with personalized videos and AI actors.

AI is amazing, no doubt about it. But how does one go about implementing AI and actually use it in day to day activities? Are you a content creator for a webshop, an e-commerce business owner or manager at a larger company, or are you just looking to innovate and discover? Look no further, we got you covered!

Colossyan meets Tolstoy! Boom!

Colossyan, the is the go-to solution for everyone looking for high-quality synthetic video content and Tolstoy the one and only interactive video creator tool meets to deliver the interactive video content, easier than you ever thought possible — a match made in synthetic heaven. If a desperate friend asks you, wiping his/her tears: “How can I save money and time creating interactive videos?”  You have the answer, that’s right: Colossyan + Tolstoy. Let us make it easy on you, just follow these steps to make your first interactive AI generate video chatbot:

How to start: 

1. Set up your Tolstoy account: Tolstoy allows you to build personalized, one-on-one interactive conversations on your website, send in email campaigns, inside your SaaS platform, and much more. 
2. Sign up for Colossyan. With Colossyan you can generate synthetic, studio-quality videos with AI actors.

How to use Colossyan Creator?

1. Pick an actor: Choose an actor from our ever-growing international selection. We also offer exclusive actors and face/voice cloning.
2. Write script: Input your script for the actor to read. Our text-to-speech software supports more than 60 languages and accents.
3. Generate video: This is where the magic happens! In just a few minutes, Colossyan generates your video that is ready to watch and share.

Further guidelines follow the guidelines on this video:

How to use Colossyan and Tolstoy together: 

1. First, prepare your videos. Depending on your use case, determine how many videos you’ll want to use. To make the video more dynamic, keep the scripts as short as possible, around 30 seconds each. 

2. Go to Colossyan Creator, and generate your videos. For extra help on best practices, check out Colossyan’s Youtube for tutorials. 

3. Next, head over to Tolstoy and create a new Tolstoy. Then choose “Make my own” and "Upload a video" option. Upload your Colossyan video. You can add overlay text, and decide how people should "answer" the particular step. Click save, and you have your first "step"!

4. Create more steps in Tolstoy until you have created a personalized conversation flow. 

5. Then you're ready to share your Tolstoy. You can embed on your website, as a pop up widget, or in an email campaign. 

6. Track interactions in the Tolstoy dashboard to monitor progress and optimize the journey. 

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Now you are a total pro creating interactive videos

Even if you have never made a video in your life, now you can create a professional and interactive video in just a few minutes. You can use your interactive videos for marketing, sales, or even for training. These platforms offer you a time-saving option to engage with your audience. 

For some years now, it is undeniable that videos, in all their forms, have become quite important in almost every field. They are even more important in online marketing as an advertising tool.

The traditional process of making a video has historically presented many challenges, ranging from tedious filming schedules to long editing timelines. Fortunately, AI video eliminates many of these obstacles.

In this blog, we'll explain how this cost-effective and revolutionary AI video generator technology works.

Choosing the right AI avatar

Many tools use AI avatars as the main on-screen talent used to bring your message to life. By using AI actors, there's no longer a need to rent studios to film footage or hire human actors.

But to use an AI actor effectively, you'll want to make sure that you choose the right avatar to convey your content effectively. Tools like Colossyan offer 150+ different AI actors of all different ages, ethnicities, and professions. This way, you can choose an avatar that successfully represents your audience demographics.

Your AI avatar will essentially be the face of your content – so it's important to choose wisely. Fortunately, tools like Colossyan support the use of multiple avatars in a single scene, giving you a wider choice of avatars. This is especially useful when developing scenario-based training content.

Choosing the setting and languages

The setting of your video is paramount. After all, there's a reason why people spend large sums of money to rent fully equipped studios to shoot video content. However, with an AI video generator, there's no need for studios.

Instead, you can add background images to set your video anywhere you choose. In just a few clicks, your AI avatar can go from a beach scene to a busy cityscape. No need to pick up a camera.

In addition to determining where your video is set, it's also important to decide what languages you want it to be in. Traditionally, you'd need to reshoot your footage for each language variant you needed, but now with AI video, your content can be translated to 100+ languages in just a few clicks. This allows you to localize your content for different audiences all over the world at no extra cost.

Prepare your script and desired effects in the video

Now that the stage is set and the actor is chosen, it's time to get down to the content. What exactly do you want your AI avatars to say?

Most AI-based videos that use avatars rely on text to speech, meaning you'll input a video script, and your avatar will create a narrative voiceover in return. AI script assistant tools, as well as document to video and prompt to video workflows can help make the scriptwriting process more painless.

Colossyan is a great example of a tool with these features. Additionally, Colossyan's video editing interface is extremely user friendly, meaning you can create professional-grade video content with no additional skills or experience.

The ease of use of whichever video generator tool you decide to use is extremely important, as this will make it easier to add additional elements like images and music that can really spruce up your content.

Here's a bit more about Colossyan:

Leveraging an AI video generator can not only save you time and money, but it can also make your content more engaging.

Don't believe us? Come see for yourself and try Colossyan for free.

AI technologies are being harnessed more than ever across a variety of sectors, learning and development is no different.

Using artificial intelligence to synthesise videos is a subject on an exponential curve drawing more and more interest as a multitude of companies and people discover the opportunity to reduce costs and lead time of video production. AI videos are about to revolutionize L&D, eLearning, and video training.

The main reason is that AI successfully addresses deep-rooted struggles and specific challenges around educating and teaching with video, quickly establishing itself as a key tool in eLearning.

We are at the forefront of this, Colossyan is shaping the new the way to training employees and individuals. No company can ignore these developments, and you are at the right place to be one of the first ones using this amazing tech.

The modernization of training methods

The education sector is evolving, artificial intelligence and machine learning is here to stay and make the job of L&D content developers a lot easier. The work of content creators and marketers can be reduced by as much as 80% with this technological revolution and content can be developed much faster.

Colossyan's technology allows users to synthetically generate and produce instructional videos presented by AI/synthetic actors, all through one intuitive platform. Using videos with faces/human presenters enhances the overall learning experience and increases both engagement and retention of information.

The AI software means videos are much easier to produce. No more expensive filming studios, equipment, overhead costs, or actor recruitment. Colossyan Creator has a library of life-like characters and avatars to select from to create content using just a script.

You can choose from:

• A range characters
• Diverse looks and dressing styles
• Various ethnicities
• Different ages and sexes

An educational video for children will have much more impact if it is presented by someone with looks and mannerisms they can relate to.

Secondly, AI allows the adoption of your training videos into multiple languages. From English to Arabic, Colossyan has over 70 languages to choose from for your video. You can get through your message to virtually anyone in the world regardless of the language the speak.

Finally, AI has the power to make videos for teaching purposes easier to understand for individual targets. Artificial intelligence can adapt intonation, accent, enunciation, voice speed, and more depending on where the viewer is from, their prior knowledge, etc. Indeed, the method used by Colossyan offers a unique balance between humans and machines. The videos are presented by actors whose voices and movements are mapped and synthetically recreated. Human actors create a personal connection with the viewer, acting as a bridge that makes artificial intelligence relatable. Training is becoming easier with this modernization of artificial intelligence.

Teaching in a few figures

Studies in the field of training show that on average people understand teachings through video nine times faster than in a written format or presented in person. Indeed, understanding a message is much easier when it appeals to several of our senses.

Watching a video involves both hearing and seeing, which is why it is so effective. It takes about five to ten minutes to produce a video with artificial intelligence. Compared to traditional video production with a studio and actors, AI can reduce video creation times by 90%! AI can save most of your cots and energy to focus on what's important and in addition guarantees you quality content.

Today, thousands of companies are adapting or have already adapted AI training because of its huge advantages, are you ready to be part of the trend?!