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2024.08.27

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Introduction of New Features in Vyond (August to September 2024)

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Vyond is an animation video creation tool used by 65% of Fortune 500 companies. By utilizing Vyond, you can create animated videos for various purposes such as business presentations, educational content, and marketing videos. Recently, several new features have been added to Vyond. In this blog, we will introduce the new features of Vyond.

1. Basics of Vyond
2. AI Avatar (Scheduled for release in August 2024)
3. Image Generation AI (Released)
4. Mobile App (Partially Released)
5. Webcam Recording & Screen Recording (Release on August 29)
6. Logo Addition to Costumes: Enterprise Plan Only (Planned Release)
7. New Features of Vyond Go (Planned Release)
8. Summary

1. Basics of Vyond

Vyond is a cloud service specialized in animation production. By simply combining thousands of templates, characters, objects, and background music materials, you can create story-driven animated videos in a short time. The main features of Vyond are as follows.

■Easy Operation:

You can create animated videos with operations similar to creating PowerPoint slides.

■Abundant Materials:

You can create original videos using the various templates and characters provided.

■Generative AI (Vyond Go):

With AI integrated, you can automatically generate animations (including characters and voices) just by entering prompts (instructions). For more details, please see the following blog.

Tips and Best Practices for Vyond Go (AI Video Generation) ① Vyond Go Setup Guidelines
Tips and Best Practices for Vyond Go (AI Video Generation) ② Vyond Go Case Studies

2. AI Avatar (Scheduled for release in August 2024)

More than 30 types of AI avatars have been added. You can generate AI voices from scripts and have them read aloud. Of course, various materials that support multiple languages are available for both characters and voices, allowing you to create not only in Japanese but also easily translate into other languages.

AI avatars are an optional service. For details on pricing and how to use them, please contact us.

■How to Use

Videos using AI avatars are generated as follows:
①Select an AI avatar
②Input the script and generate the voice
⇒The avatar video will be generated!

3. Image Generation AI (Released)

You can generate objects including background images, items, and animals using AI. As of September 2024, six styles are available, and more styles are planned to be added.

Implemented styles (as of September 2024)

Block print, Paper art, Gradient vector, Colorist, Photo realism, Concept art

How to Use

Here is how to generate images with AI.

① Click on "Text to image" under "Image Generation"
② Provide instructions for the image you want to generate in text
③ Choose the style of the image
⇒ Click on "GENERATE" to create the image!

4. Smartphone Apps (Some Released)

You can generate AI animations with Vyond Go, create characters and materials from photos taken, and perform some editing functions on your smartphone.
You can also take photos and record screen recordings (capture operation videos).

* Please check your company's operational rules (such as BYOD device usage permissions) when using a smartphone.
* You can download it from the App Store (for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android).

5. Webcam Recording & Screen Recording (Released on August 29)

It is possible to record webcam footage and screen recordings (operation videos). Of course, it can be combined with features such as the aforementioned "AI Avatar," allowing for various expressions.

*By using the aforementioned "smartphone app," it is also possible to directly upload videos taken with a smartphone.

6. Logo addition to costumes: Enterprise plan only (scheduled for release)

(Available from September 20, 2024)

You can add your company logo or images to the character's clothing, without any additional cost.

*This feature is only available with the Enterprise plan.
*For the Enterprise plan, we also offer optional services for creating original characters and backgrounds. Please see here for more details.

Introducing Vyond's Enterprise plan, ideal for corporate use such as education and marketing

7. New Features of Vyond Go (Scheduled for Release)

(Available from September 20, 2024)

Vyond Go, which allows you to create animations in just a few minutes/steps using generative AI, has also undergone various updates. The latest updates are as follows.

●You will be able to upload PDF, Word, and PPT as attachments.
●You will be able to faithfully reproduce according to the instructed scenario.
●You will be able to set up more than three characters.

Others (Released)

The new features other than the above are as follows.

■Export Function by Scene:
Previously, it was possible to export MP4 or GIF animations on a file-by-file basis, but now you can select specific scenes for export. This is useful when creating multiple patterns of shorter videos.

■Image Editing Features:
The background removal feature for images has been improved. It can now distinguish and cut out fine elements such as hair.

■ Subtitle Function:
The subtitle formatting features have been enhanced, allowing for text size settings. Additionally, settings for text color, subtitle background color, and transparency are also available.

8. Summary

This time, we introduced the new features of Vyond. These features make Vyond even more user-friendly and enable creative video production. Let's utilize the new features to create engaging animated videos that cater to various purposes.

Human Science has a wealth of experience not only in live-action video production but also in animation video production. We also offer animation video production outsourcing services using Vyond, and in 2023, we became a certified reseller of Vyond. Here, we introduce the benefits of implementing Vyond through Human Science.

・Comprehensive Support
We can support you with procedures before and after purchase, provide training courses, facilitate communication with Vyond providers (in English), and assist in proposing and producing educational content based on your requests.
＞ Vyond (Animation Production) Sales

・Numerous achievements in e-learning production
There are many achievements in effective animation production outsourcing utilizing our know-how, not limited to Vyond.
＞ Vyond Animation Production Outsourcing

The enhancement of educational content using animated videos is expected to increase in necessity in the future. In proportion to this, it is anticipated that various animation video production tools will emerge and their functionalities will also improve. The use of AI will also advance. In such a situation, Vyond is likely to be utilized even more around the world as the optimal tool for creating animated teaching materials. To enable more companies to take advantage of this useful tool, Human Science is offering a 2-week free trial. Please feel free to contact us.

In addition, Human Science offers a variety of services related to educational content, from in-house support for educational content to the production of animated videos and teaching materials. We would be happy to discuss your needs. We support production using Vyond, as well as various other tools.
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In addition, Human Science has a wealth of experience in creating manuals for various products and services. This includes the production of promotional videos and user training content that accompany the manuals. Thus, we can provide one-stop solutions from the proposal and creation of manuals and training texts to the proposal and creation of educational content. Please feel free to contact us.

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