Lecture Notes: Creating AI Avatars for YouTube
Overview
- AI avatars are becoming popular on YouTube.
- The lecture is a step-by-step guide on creating AI avatars using your phone.
- This is a two-part video series.
Part 1: Creating an AI Avatar
Tools Needed
- ChatGPT: Used to create the AI Avatar.
- Canva: Used for altering and editing images.
Steps to Create an Avatar
- Using ChatGPT
- Search for "consistent character" in ChatGPT.
- Choose a gender for the avatar.
- Provide a name and characteristics (e.g., Lola, black girl, mid-30s, 3D style, etc.).
- Generate a background image (e.g., sitting at a desk in a well-lit bedroom).
- Save the generated image to your phone.
- Using Canva
- Use Canva to make the image 16x9.
- Upload the photo and use "Magic Studio" and "Magic Expand" to alter the dimensions as required.
- Add elements such as lamps, plants, laptops using the "Elements" tool in Canva.
- Utilize shadows and effects for more realism.
- Download the final image.
Alternative Method
- Bing Image Creator: Offers unlimited regenerations if ChatGPT has limitations.
- Copy prompts from ChatGPT and use them in Bing Image Creator.
- Resize images if needed and use Canva for further edits.
Tips and Customizations
- You can regenerate images multiple times for desired outcomes.
- Add personal logos to laptops and other elements.
Conclusion
- This part covers static image creation.
- The next video will cover movements, lip-syncing, and more.
Call to Action
- Encourage viewers to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for updates on future videos.
Note: Additional prompts were suggested for making avatars move, which will be covered in the next video.