Recording a good avatar clip

Before you record

• Permission. Record yourself, or someone who gave written permission. Never use video of public figures.
• A phone or camera on a tripod, at eye level. Don't hold it by hand.
• Vertical 9:16, at least 720×1280, 25 fps. That matches TikTok and Facebook without cropping.

Light and background

• Even light on the face — facing a window or a soft lamp. Avoid light from behind.
• A background that doesn't move. No people or moving screens behind you.
• No background music while recording.

Face and clothing

• Look at the camera. Keep the head almost still — turns under 20°.
• Mouth, chin and jaw must be clearly visible: no hair, hands, microphone or high collar covering them.
• Hijabs and scarves are fine — keep the chin and the area below the lips uncovered.
• Avoid glasses that reflect light.

While recording

1. Start with the mouth closed for 2–3 seconds, relaxed.
2. Talk normally for 15–20 seconds — smile, nod a little.
3. After each sentence, close the mouth for 2–3 seconds.
4. End with the mouth closed.

Pre-Recorded mode uses your own long clip (even an hour). The same rules help: a clear face, a steady head, even light.

Upload

1. In the app, open Avatars and upload the clip.
2. Processing takes a few minutes and runs on your computer.
3. When it says Ready, any host can use the avatar.

Face, voice and video never leave your computer. Only your plan and live hours are on our servers.