Step-by-Step Guide: Creating an AI Talking Face in Synthesys

Demo Video

Open Synthesys and Start a New Project

Click New Project from the left sidebar.
Select the Talking Faces tool.

Choose an AI Actor

In the Select Actor screen, choose an avatar from the gallery.
You can:
- Select a default actor.
- Upload a custom actor.
- Use a previously saved actor.
Preview the selected actor on the right side.
Click Continue.

Configure the Actor

In the Edit Talking Face Character section, describe any changes you want.
Example:
- Change clothing color.
- Add a company logo.
- Modify appearance elements.
Upload any required images (such as a logo).
Click Apply Edit.
Wait for the AI to generate the updated character.
Click Continue.

For example: Change hair color to black. She’s wearing eyeglasses with red lips.

RESULT

Add or Update Your Script

In this section, you can add, edit, or update the script that will be used as the audio for your Talking Face video. You can add scripts from other languages, not just English.

Add script
Click Continue

5. Create an Attention Grabber

Navigate to the Attention Grabber step.
In the prompt box, describe the action you want the actor to perform.

Example:

"The character looks straight at the camera and slowly shows a small sign saying 'TRY IT!'"
Optionally use the quick suggestions:
- Wave hello
- Hold a sign
- Surprise emotion
- Double hand wave
- Dance move
- Funny panic
Click Generate Attention Grabber.
Review the generated animation.

Add Extra Elements (Optional)

Enable Add Elements to Your Actor.
Describe any additional objects or props.
Examples:
- Add a sign.
- Add a product.
- Add decorative elements.

Configure Website Integration

Integrate the Talking Face by adding the embed code into yuor website

Preview how the actor will appear on your website.

Adjust playback settings:
- Hide attention grabber
- Loop clip
- Auto-close after playing
- Hide the close button
- Display mute button
Adjust the actor size using the slider.
Save