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Make your avatar feel more human by using Gesture Control to add natural, expressive movements to your Custom Avatars.
Key Takeaways
Add gestures to your Custom Avatars like waving, nodding, crossing arms, or even a background action like your dog walking by.
You'll need to follow specific shooting guidelines when capturing your gesture footage. See the silent prompt video at the end of this module for guidance.
Gestures loop, so they're best used with scene cuts timed to create a smoother feel
Use gestures in AI Studio by clicking the word you want the gesture to appear at
Great work! Can’t wait to see what you create using HeyGen! Visit the full HeyGen Academy: 101 course here, and for a deeper dive into video editing, check out HeyGen Academy: AI Studio.
