How AI Character Video for E-Learning Is Changing the Game

Senior Multimedia Designer explains AI Animated Character Video e-learning approach

In our previous blog, we introduced how  AI Character Video for E-Learning are making e-learning content more dynamic and engaging. This time, we’re sitting down for a Q&A session between our instructional designer and our multimedia designer to discuss how we’ve advanced in AI e-learning content development, helping clients solve real challenges in a faster, smarter way.

We’ve seen growing interest from clients who want to use their own employees as trainers in e-learning videos. What’s driving that?

Absolutely. Many companies want their brand identity to shine through their training content. Featuring real employees in training videos adds a personal touch and builds trust with learners. But here’s the catch: not everyone is comfortable in front of a camera, and most don’t have the time or skills for professional video shoots.

So, what’s the reality when they try to produce these videos themselves?

It’s tougher than it seems! Clients often struggle with the lack of acting skills, poor video quality, or simply not having a production crew. We’ve had clients send us phone-shot videos with poor lighting and audio—and it’s just not workable for polished training video development.

So how does Content Tree tackle this?

Traditionally, clients would send us photos of their employees, and we’d create animated characters using traditional tools like Adobe Animate. While the results looked polished, the process was time-consuming. That’s when we started comparing AI Characters vs. traditional animation, and it became clear we needed a faster solution for AI Character Video for E-Learning.

Enter AI video creation for training—what does that change?

Everything. With AI-powered character videos, we can take a single image of an employee and turn it into a lifelike animated video. The AI Character can talk, move, show facial expressions and even interact with objects like a phone. This significantly speeds up our workflow and the best part is, they still look like client’s real employee! It’s truly the future of AI video production for L&D.

AI Male Character

Real photos transformed into AI-generated animated characters.

AI Female Charater

Real photos transformed into AI-generated animated characters.

That sounds like a major time-saver.

Absolutely. Instead of spending weeks illustrating characters manually, we can now produce AI Characters in a matter of days. That means faster e-learning video creation turnaround and more flexibility for our clients working under tight deadlines.

What would you say to HR or L&D managers considering this approach?

If you’re looking to personalise your e-learning without the hassle of video shoots, AI characters are the way to go. The AI e-learning content development provides both speed and scalability. You don’t need to train your employee to be actors—we’ll take care of that part, virtually!