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How to Create a Digital Actor

Goal: Build a reusable digital actor with a defined appearance and voice so the AI renders them consistently across every scene they appear in.

A digital actor is created once and can be used in any project. Their look, voice, and motion capture data all travel with them.

Steps​

  1. Open the Characters directory. In the left navigation, click Characters. The character library shows all actors available to your organization.

  2. Click + Add Character. The character creation panel opens.

  3. Give the character a name. Use the character name from your script. This is how they'll be linked to dialogue and scenes.

  4. Describe the character's appearance. In the Appearance field, write a detailed physical description: age, gender, ethnicity, build, hair, distinguishing features. The more specific, the more consistent the AI renders them. Example: "Woman, mid-40s, lean, dark shoulder-length hair with grey at the temples, sharp cheekbones, wears reading glasses."

  5. Upload a reference photo (optional but recommended). If you have a photo of a real person, an actor, or a character illustration that captures the look you want, upload it. The AI uses it alongside the text description.

  6. Define the base wardrobe. Describe what the character wears by default. This is their costume unless a scene overrides it. See How to define a character's costume.

  7. Assign a voice. Go to the Voice tab. Choose from the TTS voice library — select by gender, age range, accent, and tone. Play samples to find the right match.

  8. Save the character. Click Save. The actor is now available to cast in any scene.

Next steps​