AI technology has become an integral part of our e-learning content development process, enhancing every stage—from instructional design to artwork preparation and video production. Traditionally, Content Tree has relied on animation tools like Adobe Animate and Adobe Character to create 2D and 3D character animations. However, with advancements in AI technology, we’ve introduced a groundbreaking capability: AI Character Video. This tool enables us to generate 2D and 3D character animations more efficiently and creatively than ever before.
Today, we’re excited to have our senior multimedia designer, Bukhari, share insights on how we leverage AI Character Video to transform e-learning content. Join us as he discusses its advantages, applications, and the impact it’s making in the learning and development space.
Hi Bukhari, I’m thrilled about the launch of our AI Character Video capability. Can you explain what AI Character Video is and how it works?
Thanks, Sal. In the past, creating avatar animations required us to animate each frame manually and sync it with a voice recording. But now, AI Character has revolutionized the process. All we need is a static character image—whether it’s 2D or 3D—and a talent acting video as input. The AI tool then generates a fully animated avatar video from this input. For example, you can see the original acting video on the left and the AI-generated outputs in the middle and right panels. Just click play to compare!
2D Character Image
3D Character Image
How does AI Character differ from traditional methods like Adobe Animate or Adobe Character?
The traditional methods are much more labor-intensive. With Adobe Animate, we animate frame by frame and sync it to the voiceover, which takes considerable time and skill. Using Adobe Character requires us to design a puppet first and then control it via webcam, microphone, or mouse, capturing real-time movements. In contrast, AI Character simplifies everything. We only need a static character image and an acting video. The AI tool uses these inputs to create a high-quality animated video with minimal effort.
What are the advantages of using AI Character?
AI Character technology offers a range of advantages over traditional methods. First, it significantly reduces production time. Instead of spending hours animating frame by frame or controlling puppets, we can now generate a high-quality avatar video in just a few steps. Second, it’s cost-effective because it minimizes the need for extensive manual effort and specialized animation skills. Third, the tool allows for greater flexibility—whether you need a 2D character delivering a simple message or a 3D avatar engaging in complex storytelling, AI Character can handle it. Lastly, it opens up new creative possibilities by enabling seamless integration of human-like gestures and expressions into animated characters, resulting in a more immersive and engaging learning experience.
How can the AI Character Video tool transform e-learning content for businesses?
AI Character Video technology is a game-changer for e-learning content development. Businesses often need to deliver training materials that are both engaging and efficient to produce. With this tool, we can create personalized learning experiences with characters that speak directly to employees, making the content more relatable. Imagine having a virtual trainer or presenter that mirrors the audience’s language, tone, and expressions—this can enhance knowledge retention and engagement. Furthermore, for businesses with a global presence, we can quickly generate videos in customize avatars to represent diverse audiences, all without the overhead of traditional animation processes. We are very excited to see how this technology plays it roles in e-learning.