Build Your Digital Twin
Generative AI Essentials · Hands-on micro-session
Session Objective
You can clone yourself. Not in science fiction. Right now, with a 2-minute video and a free account.
Your Challenge
Complete the following steps
STEP 1
Write your 30-second script
Write a 30-second script that introduces you. Keep it simple and specific. Include: - Who you are and what you do - One thing you are currently working on - One sentence about why you are learning AI
STEP 2
Record your base video
Record a 2-minute video of yourself on your phone or computer. You do not need a professional setup. You need three things: - Clear lighting - face a window or a lamp, not a wall - Neutral background - plain wall or…
STEP 3
Create your HeyGen account and build your avatar
Go to HeyGen (heygen.com) and create a free account. Then: 1. Navigate to the avatar creation section 2. Upload your 2-minute base video 3. Complete the identity verification step - HeyGen requires a short live video to…
STEP 4
Record your script in HeyGen
Once your avatar is ready, open the HeyGen video editor. Paste in your 30-second script. Add [PAUSE] markers where you would naturally breathe. Preview the output and watch for lip sync accuracy and voice quality. If…
STEP 5
Submit your work
Submit the following to your AI Buddy:
Grading Criteria
Script quality
Is the script written the way the student actually talks? A strong script has short sentences, one idea per beat, and sounds like a real person introducing themselves. A weak script sounds like a formal bio or a CV.
Video completion
Has the student actually created an avatar and recorded the script? The submission must include a real video link, not a description of what they plan to do. A still image or a screenshot does not meet this criterion.
Real use case
Is the stated use case specific and connected to the student's actual work? A strong answer names a real audience, a real message, and a real reason why the avatar is better than the student recording it themselves. A weak answer is vague o
