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What are the main differences between Personal Avatars and Custom Studio Avatars?
What are the main differences between Personal Avatars and Custom Studio Avatars?

Understand the differences between Personal Avatars and Custom Studio Avatars.

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When creating custom avatars for video content, Synthesia offers two main options: Personal Avatars and Custom Studio Avatars. Each has its own unique features and benefits. This article will explore the key differences between these two types of avatars.

Personal Avatar

Custom Studio Avatar

Recording process

  • Recorded using your laptop or smartphone webcam.

  • Can be done from the comfort of your home or office.

  • Require professional equipment or are recorded in a studio setting.

  • Offer a more controlled environment for high-quality results.

Quality

  • Good quality, but limited by your recording device.

  • Professional-quality.

Background

  • Retain the original background you record in.

  • Offer a more natural, authentic look.

  • Must be filmed in front of a green screen background.

  • End result can be placed on any background.

  • Provide more flexibility for various video settings.

Voice

  • Automatically clone your voice.

  • Available in 29+ languages.

  • Voice clone not included.

  • Use our library that offers a wide range of AI voice options.

Processing Time

  • Usually ready in 1 business day.

  • Take about 10 business days to process.

Cost

  • Included in Starter plan and up.

  • Paid add-on, costing around $1000 per year.

Notes:

  • An example of a Synthesia Custom Avatar can be found here. More information and instructions on how to create a Custom Studio Avatar can be found here.

  • An example of Personal Avatars can be found here. More information and instructions on how to create a Personal Avatar can be found here.

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