Digital human virtual anchor refers to a virtual character created through digital human technology, which replaces a real anchor in video live streaming for program production and broadcasting. Digital human technology refers to high-precision 3D simulation of real people using artificial intelligence technology and computer graphics generation, which can achieve real-time synthesis of speech, images, expressions, actions, etc.
Digital live streaming has the following advantages:
Low cost: Digital human virtual anchors can save the labor, material resources, time and other costs of real anchors, and can achieve live streaming with only one computer and one camera.
High efficiency: Digital human virtual anchors can quickly switch between different images, styles, languages, etc. according to different scenarios and needs, without the need for makeup, dressing up, and other preparation work.
Strong innovation: Digital human virtual anchors can break the limitations of real anchors and create more possibilities and imaginative space, such as simulating historical celebrities, anime characters, animals, etc.
Good interactivity: Digital human virtual anchors can adjust program content and style in real time based on audience feedback and data, improving audience participation and stickiness.
At present, there are some software and platforms in the market that provide digital human virtual anchor services, such as:
Baidu AI Cloud Xiling Digital Human Live Broadcast Platform:
This is a professional live broadcast auxiliary platform launched by Baidu AI Cloud, which aims to create a smart end+cloud solution tailored for enterprises and help Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises achieve brand upgrading and digital transformation.
This platform provides a rich library of digital character materials, supporting custom digital character images, voice, backgrounds, etc. It also supports various live streaming scenarios, such as education, e-commerce, entertainment, etc. The price of this platform depends on different packages and services, please consult the official customer service for details.
Tencent Zhiying Digital Person Live Streaming:
This is an online digital human intelligent creation platform launched by Tencent Zhiying, which allows users to schedule digital human live programs and quickly initiate live broadcasts.
This platform provides various styles of digital character templates, supporting customization of digital character appearance, clothing, accessories, etc. It also supports multiple live streaming modes, such as single player games, dual player battles, multi player online, etc. The platform is currently in the internal testing stage and is temporarily open for free to some users.
Yuncong Technology Damai Digital Human Live Streaming Platform:
Yuncong Technology's Damai Digital Human Live Streaming Platform is an innovative product that enables 24-hour pure AI live streaming of hyper realistic digital humans, supporting the free switching of makeup, hair, clothing, and scenes.
This platform was launched by Yuncong Technology, an artificial intelligence platform company that has successfully listed on the Science and Technology Innovation Board. Yuncong Technology is committed to bridging the digital and physical worlds, providing efficient human-machine collaborative operating systems and industry solutions.
If you want to try making your own digital human virtual anchor, you can refer to the following steps:
Choose the right software or platform: according to your needs and budget, choose a suitable digital human virtual anchor service provider, such as Baidu AI Cloud Xiling Digital Human Live Broadcast Platform or Tencent Smart Shadow Digital Human Live Broadcast mentioned above.
Create your own digital persona: In software or platforms, choose a digital persona template that you like, or customize your own digital persona from scratch, including appearance, clothing, accessories, etc.
Set your own voice and background: In the software or platform, set the voice mode you want to use, such as using real voice or synthesized voice, and select a background image or video that suits your live content.
Create your own live streaming program: In software or platforms, write the content and language you want to express, and set the expressions and actions you want to use.
Start your live stream: In the software or platform, click the start live button and share the live stream link you generated with the audience you want to watch.
