Generate AI backgrounds with Nano Banana in HeyGen

Simon Crowe·Mar 2026

Demo summary

The video shows how to use the built-in Nano Banana AI image model within HeyGen to generate a custom studio background from a text description.

Step-by-step

Click on the avatar in your project
Navigate to the Uploads tab
Select the Nano Banana AI image model
Enter a text description of your desired background in the prompt box
Click Generate
Check the timeline to ensure the background is applied to all intended scenes

Options

Select a stock image
Upload your own image

Tips

Use descriptive keywords like 'RGB lighting', 'blurred shelves', and 'cinematic depth' for better results
Using built-in AI models is a better move than searching for external background images

Highlights

“And just like that, custom background.”

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