This feature is reserved for pro plans. Schedule a call to enable body language for your avatar.

Our model requires pre-recorded gestures - all body language must be shot in the training video following the process below.

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Recording your training video

1

Choose your gestures

Select up to 6 gestures or expressions you want to add to your avatar.

2

Record each gesture (30 seconds each)

  1. Perform the gesture once clearly (e.g., waving hello)

  2. Return hands to neutral position

  3. Continue speaking naturally until the 30-second mark

Watch an example gesture recording

3

Create the full training video

  1. Record a 2-minute base video of natural talking

  2. Add your 30-second gesture segments after the base video

  3. Each gesture should appear at 30-second intervals after the 2-minute mark

Watch an example training video

4

Upload for training

Navigate to Avatars -> Create a new avatar -> Generic avatars and follow the training steps.

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Labeling gestures

Label your gestures immediately after training to make them available in the studio. Use the left/right arrows to adjust the exact timing of each gesture.

1

Open avatar settings

  1. Go to Avatars

  2. Select your avatar

  3. Click ”…” then “Edit” on the right camera

2

Add gesture labels

  1. Play the video until your first gesture (around 2-minute mark)

  2. Click “Add gesture”

  3. Name your gesture (e.g., “Waving”)

  4. Repeat for each gesture in the video

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Using gestures in the studio

Your labeled gestures will appear in the “Body language” tab when creating videos. Select different gestures for each clip as needed.

Watch our complete training video for examples.

Basic gestures

  1. Waving to camera

  2. Pointing to self

  3. Pointing directions (below/above)

  4. Counting (one/two/three fingers)

Expressions

  1. Assertive

  2. Disappointed

  3. Victorious

  4. Sad

Next Steps

Learn how to add styles and camera angles to your avatar.

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