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New in Labs: AI Avatars in Custom Blocks
AI Avatars just landed in custom blocks! Now you can add presenter-style videos to any layout you build, right from the custom block editor.
Generate AI Avatars
Here’s how:
- Insert or edit a custom block.
- In the left sidebar, select AI, then click Generate AI avatar. Or in the left sidebar, click Video. Either option opens the AI Avatars workspace directly in the custom block editor, so you can work without switching views.
- Choose a character, select a voice, and add your script. Then, generate your video.
Your avatar video generates in the background, allowing you to keep building. Add more objects to your canvas, or step out of the custom block entirely to work on other parts of your course.
Easily resize the video by dragging any corner sizing handle. When the video is ready, switch into preview mode to review the output.
To download your avatar video, click the play button in edit mode, then click the Download icon in the lower-right corner when playback starts.
Use AI Avatar Templates
Add presenter-led videos quickly using AI Avatars block templates. Follow either method to insert one.
- Open the Block library, click Custom Block > AI Avatars, then select a template from the list.
- If you’re inside a custom block, click Templates in the sidebar menu, then select a template in the AI Avatars section.
The following table lists the available AI Avatars block templates and what each is good for.
| Template | Good for |
| Avatar Course Introduction |
Kicking off a course with a friendly, personal welcome |
| Avatar Dialogue |
Simulating a conversation or exchange between two personas, such as a mentor-mentee moment |
| Avatar Quotes |
Showcasing employee voices, leadership perspectives, or social proof |
| Avatar with Infographic |
Pairing a talking-head intro with a process or framework breakdown |
| Laptop Mockup |
Making a video feel like a virtual meeting or webinar recording |
| Situation |
Offering branching scenarios or decision-based practice |
| Stepped Course Overview |
Presenting a multi-part course overview where each avatar clip maps to a stage |
| TV Mockup |
Making a "recorded announcement" or giving a town-hall style feel |
| Video Step Guide |
Providing a step-by-step onboarding or setup guide with minimal video and more text-driven content |
To replace a template's avatar video, click it, then select either Replace with new avatar video from the top toolbar or the sparkle icon from the floating toolbar above the video. This opens the AI Avatars workspace, where you can customize and regenerate the avatar video.
Explore Additional Resources
Explore these user guides to learn more about creating AI Avatars and working with custom blocks in Rise 360:
To create AI Avatars in Storyline 360, check out this guide.
Note: Both AI Avatars (Labs) and Custom Blocks (beta) are evolving features; functionality may change based on feedback.
- To access AI Avatars, make sure it's turned on in Labs and AI Assistant is enabled.
- AI Avatars support closed captions, but not in custom blocks.
- Right-to-left translation isn't supported for custom blocks at this time.
Provide Feedback
We'd love your feedback on AI Avatars in custom blocks. After generating a video, use the feedback prompt at the bottom of the screen to rate the result—click the thumbs-up icon if it meets your needs, or the thumbs-down icon to tell us what could be better. Your input goes directly to our product and engineering teams. You can also share your thoughts in the comments below.
Hi, there!
I have an exciting update to share!
You can now use AI Avatar templates in customer blocks. Simply open the Block library, click Custom Block > AI Avatars, then select a template from the list. If you're inside a custom block, click Templates in the sidebar menu, then select a template in the AI Avatars section.
Please let us know what you think!
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Is there a timeline for when additional credits will be allocated, or insight into how this will work on an ongoing basis? I could definitely see practical applications for Ai Avatars, but don't currently want to use it in our course offerings because I don't know how frequently I'll be able to update.
Hi, Mason_Osepchuk!
You can find the latest information about credits here.
We'll be sure to update the Usage and Credits FAQs as things evolve, so check back there for the latest details!
Hi, everyone!
Have you created something great with AI Avatars? We’d love to see it!
We’re looking for examples from our AI Avatar users to share with the broader Articulate community, showcasing creative ideas and best practices for using Avatars. We'll use your examples in upcoming demos, training workshops, and E-Learning Heroes community posts.
If you have something you’re proud of, send it our way. You can share:
- A video you created with AI Avatars
- A quick share link to a course featuring Avatars
- An example of how you’ve incorporated Avatars into a Custom Block or Storyline
We’re especially interested in creative or unexpected ways you’re using AI Avatars, as well as examples that might inspire other course creators.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Hi, there!
I have an exciting update to share!
You can now use AI Avatar templates in customer blocks. Simply open the Block library, click Custom Block > AI Avatars, then select a template from the list. If you're inside a custom block, click Templates in the sidebar menu, then select a template in the AI Avatars section.
Please let us know what you think!
I would love to see an option to pause or stop the avatar generation process while it is running.
I recently started generating an avatar video and only then noticed that the avatar's name badge ought to be different. As the generation had already started, there was no way to stop it, make the necessary edit, and restart the process.
A Pause option would allow users to make minor corrections and continue, while a Stop/Cancel option would prevent time being spent generating content that needs to be regenerated anyway.
This would make the workflow much more efficient and help avoid unnecessary rework.
Thank you.
Thank you for your feedback, MeeraLynn-UK! I can see how having the ability to pause the generation, make edits, then continue, would speed up the process. I've shared this with the team!
I love the new feature so far, seems very straight forward and the quality is great. Is there a way to overlay text to the Ai Avatar video while its speaking or presenting? I'm thinking I may have to export the file for those kind of changes?
Hi semaj_wash,
Thanks for trying out AI Avatars!
Currently, there's not a built-in way to overlay text in the video generation. That's a really creative idea, so I've logged it with our product team. We'll let you know of any updates.
