How to Turn NotebookLM into Custom AI Avatar Videos (Google Vids)
Creating an Avatar Video Using Vids.Google
Introduction to the Process
- The video introduces the use of vids.google for creating avatar videos, emphasizing a distraction-free production mode focused on direct sales interactions.
- It highlights the tools involved: Notebook LM, a slide deck creator, and one of 30 free Google voice actors. The process begins with creating a slide deck in Notebook LM.
Creating the Slide Deck
- Users can choose between detailed decks or presenter slides; for this tutorial, presenter slides are recommended for brevity. A simple prompt from Gemini is used to generate content.
- After generating the slide deck, it can be downloaded as either a PDF or PowerPoint file; in this case, PowerPoint is chosen for further editing.
Setting Up the Avatar
- Once in vids.google, users set up an avatar template by selecting "AI avatar" and customizing their avatar based on desired characteristics reflected in an image screenshot taken earlier.
- The AI (Gemini) assists in determining dialogue box content to closely match the desired avatar appearance and suggests settings for optimal results. Formal attire is initially selected but can be adjusted based on user preference.
Refining Avatar Options
- Multiple avatar options are generated based on initial settings; users can refine these selections by uploading screenshots back into Gemini for further suggestions on which avatars to choose and how to enhance them.
- Users are encouraged to utilize high-quality prompts when seeking refinements from Gemini, ensuring that they select the best option available before finalizing their custom avatar design.
Finalizing Custom Avatars
- After refining selections and making necessary adjustments (like adding logos), users save their custom avatars within vids.google's system while noting that these avatars will only be accessible within specific projects unless copied elsewhere.
- To create a new video using these avatars, users must make copies of their templates and ensure all elements (including voiceovers) are correctly integrated into their new project files before proceeding with video generation steps like script writing and scene setup.
Completing the Video Production
- Assembling scenes involves selecting appropriate voiceovers that match each custom avatar's characteristics; animations may be turned off if not needed during production stages to streamline focus on essential elements like narration quality.
- Users have flexibility in positioning avatars throughout scenes—whether centered or minimized—and should mute any background sounds that could interfere with audio clarity during playback previews of completed segments.
Conclusion of Video Creation Process
- The final product allows users to download their completed videos as MP4 files or export directly to YouTube after confirming all components align with intended messaging strategies aimed at enhancing sales interactions effectively through engaging visual content featuring customized avatars.