It’s hard to believe that we’re already through the first week of December. If you’re like me and don’t seem to have time for it to write and send those greeting cards, why don’t we go a different route this year? This holiday season, Synthesis gives you a new way to send festive greetings – with the help of AI.
Now users can create personalized messages, including a video of Santa Claus or Father Christmas, in 140 languages, making a delightful surprise for friends and family around the world.
I couldn’t wait to try it myself and surprise my kids. Of course they loved it and let me try again and again using the many different templates and versions of Santa. Here’s how it works and how you can try it too.
How to create your personalized Santa video
To go here to get started. Once you’re in, select a Santa greeting template. The festive options vary, including a cozy living room with Christmas tree. From there you can write your Christmas message. Not sure what to write? You can always rely on one chatbot for some extra help and stick it in.
Once you have the message you want to send, click Send and wait for Synthesia’s AI elves to generate the video. This will be emailed directly to you. From there you can send your personalized message to your loved ones or send it directly to them instead of entering your email address.
The technology behind the magic
Synthesia’s AI video generator uses advanced text-to-speech technology to create lifelike avatars of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Synthesia is an AI-powered video generation platform that allows users to create professional-quality videos without the need for cameras or actors. By simply entering text, users can create videos with realistic AI avatars and voiceovers in more than 140 languages.
The platform offers a diverse selection of more than 230 AI avatars, with options for custom avatars to represent specific individuals or brand identities. Synthesia offers a range of features including pre-designed video templates, an AI video editor and a multi-language video player that automatically plays content in the viewer’s preferred language. These tools make it accessible for users to create engaging content for virtually anything from fun to professional.
To maintain the integrity and family-friendly nature of the service, Synthesia reviews each script to filter out political, sexual, offensive or criminal content. This moderation ensures that all messages reflect the holiday atmosphere and are suitable for recipients of all ages.
The holidays and beyond
While the Santa video feature adds a festive touch, Synthesia’s AI video generator offers a range of possibilities all year round. Users can create professional videos without the need for cameras, actors or studios, making it a versatile tool for different communication needs.
The videos are very realistic, but of course still AI. Still, Synthesia is a great tool and especially valuable for users looking to simplify training materials, marketing campaigns, and other similar types of videos. The ability to quickly turn scripts into usable videos not only saves time, but also enables consistent communication in the digital age.
