Complete Avatar Video Workflow
Step-by-step tutorial: Create professional AI avatar videos from your 1Church scripts
How It Works
Create in 1Church
Generate your avatar and script using AI - everything in one place
Generate Video
Upload to D-ID - they animate your avatar to speak
Publish & Share
Upload to YouTube and track performance in 1Church
1Church → Avatar Designer
Go to Avatar Designer page
Click 'Avatar Designer' in the sidebar under 'Design & Media Tools'
Choose your avatar style
Select from Professional, Cartoon, Artistic, 3D, Anime, or Minimal
Customize appearance
Set gender, age, expression, and style preferences
Select your voice type
Choose from 10 voice options (Male Deep, Female Warm, etc.)
Generate your avatar
Click 'Generate Avatar' and wait 5-30 seconds
Save avatar to profile
Click 'Save Avatar + Voice' to save it permanently
💡 Your avatar image will be used in D-ID to create speaking videos
1Church → YouTube Scripts or AI Assistant
Choose your tool
Use YouTube Scripts for structured videos or AI Assistant for sermons
Enter your topic
Describe what you want to talk about (e.g., 'Faith in Hard Times')
Select tone and style
Choose Educational, Inspirational, Conversational, etc.
Generate script
AI creates a complete script with intro, body, and call-to-action
Review and edit
Make any changes to personalize the script
Check word count
Keep scripts under 1,500 words for 10-minute videos
💡 Shorter scripts (500-800 words) work best for social media videos
1Church → Export Button
Click 'Export Avatar + Script Package'
Found on YouTube Scripts page or Avatar Designer
Package is created
Includes: Avatar URL, Voice Type, Complete Script, Instructions
Auto-copied to clipboard
Package text is automatically copied
Downloaded as .txt file
Also saved to your computer for reference
Keep file open
You'll need the avatar URL and script in next steps
💡 The export file has everything you need - just follow the instructions!
D-ID.com
Sign up for D-ID
Go to d-id.com and sign up ($5.90/mo) - free trial available
Click 'Create Video'
Start a new video project
Upload your avatar
Copy avatar URL from export file and paste it
Select voice
Choose a voice that matches your exported voice type
Paste your script
Copy script from export file and paste into text box
Preview settings
Check avatar, voice, and script look correct
💡 D-ID is affordable and easy to use with great quality output
D-ID Dashboard
Click 'Generate Video'
Start the AI video generation process
Wait for processing
Takes 5-15 minutes depending on length and service
Check your email
Most services send notification when ready
Preview the video
Watch to ensure avatar lip-sync and voice sound good
Make edits if needed
Regenerate with script changes if something's off
Download video file
Download as MP4 in highest quality available
💡 Your avatar will speak your script with perfect lip-sync automatically!
YouTube.com
Go to YouTube Studio
Sign in to youtube.com/upload
Click 'Upload' button
Select your downloaded video file
Add title and description
Use the title/description generated in 1Church
Create thumbnail in Canva
Use thumbnail concepts from 1Church as inspiration
Add tags and category
Use SEO keywords from 1Church suggestions
Set visibility and publish
Choose Public, Unlisted, or Scheduled
Track in 1Church
Add video URL to your Content Calendar in 1Church
💡 Upload consistently (2-3x per week) for best channel growth
Pro Tips for Success
📝 Content Tips:
- ✓ Keep scripts under 1,500 words (10 min videos)
- ✓ Start with a hook in first 5 seconds
- ✓ Use clear, conversational language
- ✓ Include call-to-action at end
- ✓ Add personality to your script
🎬 Production Tips:
- ✓ Use high-quality avatar photo (well-lit, clear)
- ✓ Test with short scripts first
- ✓ Match voice to your target audience
- ✓ Add background music in post-editing
- ✓ Create custom thumbnails in Canva