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Getting Started

Create unique AI avatars from scratch using text descriptions. Design custom characters with specific appearances, styles, and personalities for your video content without needing photos or images.
1

Navigate to New Avatar

Go to the New Avatar section in the left menu of your Zoice dashboard.
Navigate to New Avatar
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Manage Custom Avatar

Select the Manage Custom Avatar option to start creating your personalized character.
Manage Custom Avatar
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Create New

Click on the Create New button to begin the avatar creation process.
Create New
4

Generate HD Image

Write a detailed text prompt to have AI generate a high-definition image for your avatar’s base appearance.
Generate HD Image
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Name Your Avatar

Enter a descriptive name for your avatar to easily identify it in your gallery later.
Name Your Avatar
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Click on Generate Avatar

Once you’ve generated your image, click on Generate Avatar. You will now see your avatar saved in your gallery.
Generate Avatar
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Select Saved Avatar

Click on your saved avatar from the custom avatar gallery to select it.
Select Saved Avatar
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Navigate to Settings

Once selected, click to navigate to the settings to begin your customization.
Navigate to Settings
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Update Profile Details

Fine-tune your avatar’s profile by adjusting settings like Age, Ethnicity, and Gender to match your vision.
Update Profile
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Go Back to New Avatar Section and Select Custom Avatar

Go back to the New Avatar section and select Custom Avatar.
Go Back to New Avatar Section and Select Custom Avatar
From here:
  • Select Base Image: Choose your newly customized avatar image from the gallery.
Select Base Image
  • Click Add Voice: Select a voice or upload your own 1-minute voice sample if preferred.
Add Voice
  • Upload Voice Sample: Upload your own 1-minute voice sample if preferred.
Upload Voice Sample
  • Add Action: Define the action you want your avatar to perform like greeting, waving, etc.
Add Action
  • Resolution: Choose your preferred video resolution.
Resolution
  • Write Script: Enter the text you want your avatar to speak in the script box.
Write Script
  • Generate: Click on Generate to create your final video.
Generate Video

Writing Effective Prompts

Basic Structure

A good avatar prompt includes:
  • Demographics: Age, gender, ethnicity
  • Appearance: Hair color/style, facial features, build
  • Style: Clothing, accessories, overall aesthetic
  • Mood: Expression, demeanor, personality

Example Prompts

A professional woman in her 30s with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a navy blue blazer, friendly smile, confident posture, modern office background
A young creative artist in their 20s with colorful dyed hair, casual streetwear, artistic tattoos, expressive features, studio background
A friendly teacher in their 40s with glasses, warm smile, professional attire, approachable demeanor, classroom setting
A futuristic sci-fi character with sleek silver hair, high-tech outfit, glowing accents, confident expression, digital background

Customization Options

Appearance Controls

  • Age Range: Child, teen, young adult, middle-aged, senior
  • Gender: Male, female, non-binary
  • Ethnicity: Various ethnic backgrounds available
  • Hair: Color, length, style
  • Facial Features: Eyes, nose, mouth, facial structure
  • Build: Body type and proportions

Style Options

  • Realistic: Photorealistic human avatars
  • Stylized: Semi-realistic with artistic touches
  • Cartoon: Animated, cartoon-style characters
  • Anime: Anime/manga-inspired style

Clothing & Accessories

  • Professional: Business attire, formal wear
  • Casual: Everyday clothing, streetwear
  • Creative: Artistic, unique outfits
  • Themed: Specific themes or costumes

Background & Setting

  • Office: Professional workspace
  • Studio: Neutral or colored backgrounds
  • Outdoor: Natural settings
  • Custom: Upload your own background

Use Cases

Brand Mascots

Create unique brand representative avatars

Virtual Presenters

Generate presenters for videos and webinars

Game Characters

Design characters for games or interactive content

Social Media

Create consistent avatar personas for platforms

Best Practices

  • Be specific about key features
  • Include style preferences
  • Mention clothing and accessories
  • Describe the mood or expression
  • Specify background if important
  • Start with a basic description
  • Generate and review
  • Refine prompt based on results
  • Adjust specific details
  • Test different style options
  • Save successful prompts for reuse
  • Use similar descriptions for character consistency
  • Document your avatar specifications
  • Create style guides for brand avatars
Start with simple descriptions and add details gradually. Too many details in one prompt can sometimes conflict.

Advanced Features

Voice Integration

Combine your text-generated avatar with:
  • Custom voice selection
  • Voice cloning for unique voices
  • Emotion and tone control
  • Multi-language support

Animation Control

  • Expression Intensity: Subtle to expressive
  • Movement Style: Static, moderate, or dynamic
  • Gesture Options: Hand movements and body language
  • Camera Angles: Front, slight angle, or dynamic

Limitations

  • Avatar generation may take 30-60 seconds
  • Very complex or contradictory prompts may produce unexpected results
  • Extreme or unrealistic features may not render accurately
  • Some style combinations may not be available
Generated avatars should not be used to impersonate real individuals without consent.

Next Steps

Image to Avatar

Create avatars from photos instead

Voice Generator

Add custom voices to your avatars

Prompt Guide

Master prompt engineering techniques