Creating and Using Characters
Learn how to create virtual characters for your videos and use them effectively.
Using Characters in Your Videos
Characters can bring your videos to life and help tell your story more effectively. Vidsue makes it easy to create virtual characters that appear in your videos, even if you have no design experience.
What Are Video Characters?
Characters in Vidsue are virtual presenters or actors that can appear in your videos. They can:
- Serve as hosts or narrators for your content
- Represent people in stories or scenarios
- Add a personal touch to otherwise abstract concepts
- Create consistent branding across multiple videos
Creating a New Character
Access the Character Creator
Start by opening the character creation tool:
- From your dashboard, click on Characters in the main menu
- Click the Create New Character button
- You'll be taken to the character creation form
Enter Basic Information
Fill in the essential details about your character:
- Give your character a name
- Write a detailed description of who they are and what they look like
- Select a character type (person, animal, robot, alien, or other)
- Optionally add details like age, gender, and other characteristics
Pro Tip: The more detailed your description, the better your character will match your vision.
Add Character Assets
Upload images or videos of your character:
- Choose the asset type (image or video)
- You have two options:
- Upload: Add your own image or video file
- Library: Choose from existing assets
- Give your asset a name and description
- For videos, indicate if it supports lip sync (if the character's mouth can move with speech)
Pro Tip: If you don't have your own character images, you can use Vidsue's library of pre-made characters.
Review and Save
Finalize your character creation:
- Review all the information and assets you've added
- Click Create Character to save
- Your new character will appear in your character library
Using Characters in Videos
Once you've created characters, you can include them in your videos:
Adding a Character to Your Video
- When creating a new video, look for the Character option in the settings
- Click to open the character selector
- Browse through your available characters
- Click on a character to select them for your video
- The character will be incorporated into your video when it generates
Character Placement
Characters can appear in your videos in different ways:
- As a host or presenter speaking directly to the viewer
- As actors in scenarios described in your script
- For dialog between multiple characters
The AI will automatically determine the best placement based on your script.
Best Practices for Using Characters
To get the most out of your characters:
- Be consistent: Use the same character across related videos for brand recognition
- Match to content: Choose characters that make sense for your topic and audience
- Consider diversity: Create characters that represent different backgrounds
- Write appropriate dialog: Make sure your script matches the character's persona
Managing Your Character Library
Keep your characters organized for easy access:
- Visit the Characters section of your dashboard
- Here you can:
- View all your created characters
- Edit existing characters
- Delete characters you no longer need
- Mark favorites for quick access
- Share characters with team members (on Business plans)
Common Questions About Characters
Q: How many characters can I create? A: The number of characters you can create depends on your subscription plan. Free accounts have limited characters, while paid plans offer more.
Q: Can I use the same character in multiple videos? A: Yes! Once you create a character, you can use them in as many videos as you like.
Q: Can I upload videos of real people as characters? A: Yes, but ensure you have proper permission to use someone's likeness in your content.
Q: Can characters speak in different languages? A: Yes, characters can speak in any language supported by Vidsue's voice options.
Next Steps
Now that you know how to create and use characters, you might want to learn about:
- Creating custom voices for your characters
- Building an asset library for more visual options
- Advanced video editing to perfect your character videos
Characters are a powerful way to make your videos more engaging and personal. Experiment with different types to find what works best for your content!