Create an AI avatar clone in HeyGen

Demo summary
The user navigates the HeyGen sidebar to 'Avatars' and selects 'Clone a real person' to begin the 15-second video recording process for a digital twin.
Step-by-step
- Click on Avatars in the left-hand sidebar
- Click Create Avatar in the top right-hand corner
- Select the Clone a real person option
- Record or provide a 15-second video of yourself
Options
- Record directly from your webcam in the browser
- Record via your phone
- Upload pre-captured footage
Highlights
“Now, here's where the magic starts. Hayden is going to ask you to record a 15-second video of yourself. And that's it. 15 seconds, not 15 minutes.”
All demos from “How to Use HeyGen Avatar V (Complete Tutorial + Best Practices)”
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