How to Create a VIRAL Animated Avatar and get MILLIONS of Views (tutorial/proof)

Last updated: Jul 30, 2023

This video is a tutorial on how to create a viral animated avatar using AI-generated mascots, with the goal of increasing views and engagement on social media platforms.

This video by DIGITAL INCOME PROJECT was published on Jul 6, 2023.
Video length: 09:05.

This YouTube video is a tutorial on how to create a viral animated avatar and get millions of views.

The video begins by discussing the popularity of AI-generated mascots and the benefits of using an animated character for content creators who don't want to show their face. The video then goes on to explain three methods for creating animated characters online, including using tools like Mid Journey, Studio did, and Hey gen.

The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to design an avatar, add animations, and generate voiceovers, with the goal of improving content and increasing the chances of going viral.

  • Animated characters are important for those who don't want to show their face on social media platforms.
  • Creating an animated character allows you to share quality information without becoming an influencer.
  • Mid Journey and Studio D are tools that can be used to create an animated avatar for free.
  • 11 Labs can be used to improve the voiceover for your animated character.
  • Hey Gen is another tool that can be used to create an animated avatar with various options.

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Section 1: Importance of Animated Characters

  • Animated characters are important for those who don't want to show their face on social media platforms.
  • Faceless accounts can still go viral and generate income.
  • Creating an animated character allows you to share quality information without becoming an influencer.
  • An animated character can improve your content and increase your chances of going viral.
  • Animated characters are popular on the internet and can attract a large audience.
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Section 2: Method 1 - Using Mid Journey and Studio D

  • Mid Journey is a paid option, but Leonardo and Stable Diffusion are free alternatives.
  • Join Mid Journey and access their Discord server to create your avatar.
  • Be specific about your character's appearance, clothing, and lighting for better results.
  • Use Studio D to upload your avatar image and generate animations for free.
  • Tell your avatar what to say and click "generate video" to see the result.
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Section 3: Method 1 (Continued) - Improving the Voiceover with 11 Labs

  • Use 11 Labs to create a better voiceover for your animated character.
  • Clone your favorite actor's voice or choose from their pre-made selections.
  • Paste your prompt and add dot dot dots at the start for better results.
  • Adjust the pitch and stability until you're satisfied with the voiceover.
  • Save the voiceover and upload it back to Studio D to complete your animated avatar.
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Section 4: Method 2 - Using Hey Gen

  • Sign up for a free trial of Hey Gen to access their examples and tools.
  • Select the video size (landscape or portrait) for your project.
  • Enter your script or add your own audio file.
  • Choose an avatar from Hey Gen's options, including real-looking characters.
  • Use the talking photo section for more interesting avatar choices.
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Section 1: Creating an Animated Avatar with Hey Jin

  • Hey Jin is a tool that allows you to easily turn a photo of yourself into an animated character.
  • You can upload your own voiceover or use pre-made voices for your animated avatar.
  • Hey Jin provides a cool volumetric lighting background for your avatar.
  • Using Hey Jin can save you the hassle of looking good on camera and setting up lighting for your videos.
  • Creating an animated avatar with Hey Jin can help increase views and engagement on social media platforms.
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Section 2: Creating an Animated Character with Procreate and After Effects

  • To create an animated character, you'll need an iPad and the software Procreate.
  • Procreate is a powerful painting app designed for iPad Pro and Apple Pencil.
  • You can sketch your character using Procreate, considering your audience and the vibe you want to convey.
  • After sketching, you can color in your avatar and make it look cartoonish or futuristic.
  • To animate your character, you'll need to separate the objects in Adobe Photoshop and import them into After Effects.
  • In After Effects, you can play with keyframes to give your character life, such as making it speak or move its head.

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