Lilly Tech Systems
Intermediate
AI Avatar Presentations
Transform static slide decks into engaging video presentations with AI avatar narrators, making your content more accessible and impactful across audiences and languages.
Why Avatar Presentations Work
- Higher engagement: Videos with a presenter face get 2-3x more engagement than slides alone
- Asynchronous delivery: Stakeholders watch on their own schedule, any timezone
- Consistent messaging: Every viewer gets the same polished delivery
- Easy updates: Change a slide or talking point without re-recording everything
Presentation Types
| Type | Audience | Avatar Style | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive briefing | Board, C-suite | Professional, formal | 3-5 min |
| Client pitch | Prospects | Energetic, branded | 2-3 min |
| Quarterly review | Team/stakeholders | Conversational | 5-10 min |
| Conference talk | Industry audience | Expert, authoritative | 10-20 min |
Creating an Avatar Presentation
Prepare Your Slides
Design clean slides with minimal text. The avatar will provide the narration — slides should support visually, not repeat the script.
Write the Narration Script
Write conversational narration for each slide. Aim for 100-150 words per slide (about 40-60 seconds of speaking).
Choose Layout
Decide avatar placement: picture-in-picture (corner), side-by-side, or full-screen avatar with slide transitions.
Generate and Assemble
Use your platform to generate avatar narration for each segment, then assemble with slides and transitions.
Add Polish
Include intro/outro, background music (subtle), captions, and your company branding.
Platform-Specific Tips
- Synthesia: Use the built-in scene editor to combine avatar with slide backgrounds directly
- HeyGen: Import PowerPoint slides as backgrounds, then add avatar overlay per scene
- Gamma + AI avatar: Create slides in Gamma, then narrate with an avatar platform
Pro tip: For executive presentations, create a custom avatar of the actual executive (with their consent). This maintains personal connection while eliminating the need to schedule recording time with busy leaders.