Create 'Product Promo Videos' with just one photo. I tried out Pollo AI's new feature, 'Product Avatar' [PR]

Hello, this is Haru.

My Wednesday series 'AI x note' is here again this week📘
This time, it's another Pollo AI collaboration special edition.

Released on September 18th, at the same time as the AI Avatar I introduced last time, is 'Product Avatar'.

In short, you just upload a single photo and enter a short script.
It's a video generation AI where an avatar takes over and introduces the product in a natural tone🎬

No filming or editing required, yet the result was surprisingly natural.

There are many ways to use it.

For e-commerce product introductions, new product announcements on X or Threads, or when you want to add
a video of an avatar explaining things to your note article. You can create such perfect videos in just a few minutes.

If the previous AI Avatar was about 'making yourself speak,' this time it's a step further.
The era where avatars introduce products has begun🚀

You can learn more about Pollo AI, which offers this feature, in this article👇

No more filming needed. AI will tell the story of your product's appeal.

Product Avatar is a new video generation feature available in Pollo AI.

It was released on September 18th and arrived at the same time as the AI Avatar I introduced last time.

AI Avatar is also introduced in detail in this article👇

👉The official Pollo.ai page is here.

AI Avatar was a tool that 'lets your own avatar speak for you'.
Upload your image and upload it, then just enter a short prompt.
With just that, you could immediately create a naturally speaking video👇

Having your own avatar speak as naturally as if it were you was impressive enough on its own. However, Pollo AI is shaping the next step in that evolution.

That is the new world of 'avatars talking about products' that I introduced at the beginning.

In the next part, I will show you how I actually used this 'Product Avatar'!✨

🎥 I actually made one! The power of Product Avatar in 3 steps

From here on, I will introduce the process of actually using 'Product Avatar' to create a video.
This time, for clarity, I will explain it in two patterns: Basic and Advanced.

Both methods are easier than you'd imagine. I was able to create natural videos.
Those who have spent a lot of time on video production until now will surely be surprised👇

[Basic] Finished in just a few minutes! AI automatically created a product introduction video

First, I'll try creating a product introduction video using the easiest and simplest method.

This time, I used a pre-prepared public avatar (template) to create a short introduction video.

The theme is 'Introducing a Mug'.

Before that, I'll prepare the product photo using the following prompt in ChatGPT.

First, I created the product image in ChatGPT. Here is the finished image👇

Next, I'll select an avatar using Pollo AI's 'AI Digital Human Generator' and upload the mug image I created earlier.

Let's choose a 'Digital Human' from the Public Avatars.
These are templates provided from the start.

Next, I'll upload the mug image from earlier.

Then, it moves to the product placement screen. You can choose from four patterns.

Next, I'll enter the script I want the avatar to speak into the prompt. An example prompt is as follows👇

Next, I'll select the voice to be used for the avatar. I'll choose from the Japanese female voices.

Finally, just press the 'Generate' button to finish.

Here is the completed video👇

In the finished video, the avatar spoke in a gentle tone, picked up the mug, and carefully introduced its features☕

It's truly amazing that you can create such a natural video just by uploading an image and entering a prompt.

And what's more, it's surprising that you can do this in just a few minutes.
It's just like a video of an influencer introducing a mug👍

🧭 Advanced: Becoming a 'Product Guide' with Your Own Image

Next, let's take a step up to the Advanced Level. We will try a pattern where you

register an image you prepared yourself as an avatar and have that avatar introduce a product.

I used my own avatar that I previously created with Pollo AI's Seedream.

👉Seedream 4.0 is here🤖

I will try using this avatar as-is to introduce a product.

This time, I introduced a 'Marketing Book' image created with ChatGPT. This is the book👇

This time, I select 'Upload Image' in the AI Digital Human Generator.

Then, I upload my avatar image (my 3D illustration) from earlier and the product image (marketing book).

Just like before, I select my favorite image from the four patterns.

The script for the avatar to introduce the product was entered as follows.

Next, I select a Japanese voice (male).

Now I'm ready! I press 'Generate'.

Here is the finished video👇

The avatar introduced the marketing book in a very natural tone. The tone of voice and the pacing were realistic,
making it feel just like a human is speaking.

I felt this is the perfect way to introduce something you want to recommend on YouTube or social media. You can use it on Note, too📚

It was easier than I imagined, and I was truly surprised that I could generate such a high-quality video.

In long-form video mode, you can also create videos up to 2 minutes long👇

In long-form video mode, you can also specify 'behavior' in detail.

I felt that Product Avatar is less of a tool for 'making videos' and more of a tool that increases the ways you can communicate things.

You don't need any difficult editing skills at all, yet you can clearly convey what you want to say.

Moreover, it can be used by individuals and businesses alike, making it perfect for people who are 'not very good at speaking,' and I think it's a feature that significantly lowers the barrier to sharing content!

More expressive than a photo, more evocative than text. This is where Product Avatar shines!

From here on, I will introduce 'Product Avatar' and what kind of situations it can be used in.

I tried it out in several patterns, and honestly, there are too many use cases. I realized that just having a video changes the impression.

The texture that a still image can't convey. Add an 'experience' with Product Avatar.

First, I will introduce examples of its use in personal communication and activity scenes.

1. Adding 'moving explanations' to note articles

For example, when writing a review article.
I think adding a video of the product talking with Product Avatar, rather than just photos, will increase the reader's level of understanding.

Textures and sizes that are difficult to convey in still images are realistically communicated by adding the avatar's narration and video.
I think this is the moment it changes from 'reading' to 'experiencing'.

2. New product announcements and giveaway campaigns on SNS

X and Threads when introducing new works or products,
just adding a short Product Avatar video will change your engagement rate📈

On flow-based SNS like X and Threads, videos are more likely to catch the eye on a timeline than text-only posts.
Plus, it's great that you can make posts with voice and video without showing your own face. It's perfect for those who use it anonymously.

3. Also for portfolios and self-introductions

If you are a creator, you can also use it for your portfolio or self-introduction video.
For example, the avatar can carefully explain your portfolio on your behalf, saying, 'The theme of this work is...'

Just by adjusting the tempo and tone of the speech, the impression will change significantly🎨

Not just for sharing. The potential of Product Avatar for business use.

Next, let's look at business use cases.

1. Product introductions on EC sites

This is where the true value of Product Avatar is best demonstrated.
With just one photo you can convey product features with video and audio, so
they will understand it the moment they open the page.

Instead of 'reading specs,' 'having them imagine the experience.'.
This is truly a feature that solves one of the challenges of online shops.

② Customer Support & FAQ Videos

I think embedding Product Avatar on an FAQ page is also effective. By providing
guidance with the same avatar and tone, guidance, it also creates a sense of unity across the brand.

For things like 'how to return an item' or 'initial setup steps,' content that is faster to hear than to read is a perfect match.

③ For Sales Materials and Internal Training

It can also be used for presentations and training videos. If you
create a series with the same avatar, it can be utilized for employee training. Since you can keep the content consistent every time, it eliminates inconsistencies in explanations📘

🌈 Summary. A tool that lowers the 'hurdle' for content creation

What I felt after using Product Avatar is that it lowers the
'hurdle for creating content itself' rather than just 'video production'.

Until now, many people have likely given up on making videos for reasons like
'no time,' 'no equipment,' or 'not good at recording my voice.'
(I have also produced videos in-house at my company, and filming and editing are truly tough...)

But with Product Avatar, you don't need any of that.

You can create videos as easily as writing text.
I think that is the greatest appeal of this tool.

💰 Summary of pricing and usage tips

Many of you who have read this far might be thinking, 'I might want to try it out.' So, let's organize the pricing and usage mechanism you're curious about.

💼 A reliable credit system. Use only what you need, without waste

First, you can basically start using Pollo AI for free. However,
a credit system is implemented for using Product Avatar.

Roughly speaking, it is a system where
credits are consumed each time you generate a video.

Even with the free plan, you are given a certain number of credits at the start, so it's enough to try making 1 or 2 videos.

If you like it and want to use it continuously, you can increase your credit count by switching to a paid plan.

*Please check the official Pollo AI website for plan details.

👉The official Pollo.ai page is here.

If you are interested, please check out this Pollo AI series as well👇

Beyond the 'Product Avatar' introduced in this article, Pollo AI has many other attractive features.

In this article, I explain Pollo AI's latest model, 'Seedream 4.0'.👇

👉 The official Pollo.ai page is here.

Toward an era where anyone can become a 'talking creator.' The revolution called Product Avatar.

The 'Product Avatar' I introduced this time is not just an AI tool, but a tool that I feel
updates the way we 'communicate'.

For example, until now, when trying to introduce a product, there were worries like:
✔ Feeling embarrassed to talk in front of a camera
✔ Video editing is difficult
✔ Not having time for filming
…we've all had those concerns, right?

But with Product Avatar, you can immediately create a talking video with just
a single image and one script. I think it's a bit of a revolution.

If an AI Avatar is something that 'makes you talk,' then
Product Avatar is something that 'speaks about the product on your behalf'.

In other words, it means we have entered an era where people with passion can immediately share their message.

You don't have to be a designer or a marketer; anyone who wants to convey 'this is great' can create and deliver it right away. I think this is a huge opportunity for SNS, note, and individual creators!

This article was brought to you in collaboration with Pollo AI🕊️

👉 The official Pollo.ai page is here.

See you again in the next installment of 'AI×note'!