Some videos shouldn't require a shoot. A product update, a training module, a multilingual ad variation, a course lesson — filming these the traditional way means scheduling, studios, and retakes for every script change.
The Astra Forge produces AI avatar videos for US brands: you send a script, and a lifelike AI presenter delivers it with natural lip-sync, gestures, and captions. No camera, no crew, no scheduling. When the script changes next month, we re-render instead of re-shooting.
At $50 per finished minute with 48-hour turnaround per video, it's the fastest way to put a face on your message — and update it whenever you need.
What AI avatar videos are (and aren't)
An AI avatar video features a photorealistic AI presenter speaking your script directly to camera, with accurate lip-sync, natural head movement, and expressive delivery. It looks like a filmed spokesperson segment — because the underlying performance is modeled on real human presentation.
What it isn't: a cartoon, a robot voice reading text, or a gimmick. Modern avatar quality has crossed the line where viewers engage with the message instead of questioning the medium — which is why agencies now use avatars for ads, explainers, and training at serious volume.
The honest limitation: avatars don't improvise. They deliver your script faithfully, which makes them perfect for scripted content and wrong for anything that needs genuine spontaneity. For unscripted authority content, our talking-head video editing is the better fit.
Use cases where avatars win
Video ads are the biggest one. Our AI UGC video ads service is built on avatar performances — same spokesperson energy, direct-response structure, ready for Meta and TikTok. When you need ten ad variations, avatars make it a production task instead of ten shoot days.
Course and training content is next. Instructors record once (or never — the avatar can carry entire modules), and every lesson gets a consistent presenter with captions, b-roll, and screen recordings. Our course production runs $30 per finished minute for full course builds, or $50 per minute for standalone avatar lessons.
Then there's the quiet superpower: multilingual versions. One script, multiple languages, same presenter, same branding. If you're testing Spanish-language creative for the US market or localizing training, avatars remove the entire re-shoot. For SaaS teams, avatars also front our explainer videos when a human guide beats pure animation.
How we make yours
Send your script — or bullet points and we'll write it. You choose the presenter style that fits your brand, from corporate to casual, and we produce a sample segment so you can approve the look and voice before we build the full video.
Production adds everything around the performance: styled captions, background music, b-roll or screen recordings that illustrate the script, motion graphics for key points, and your branding. One revision round is included to fine-tune pacing, emphasis, or visuals.
Turnaround is 48 hours per video, with 24-hour rush at +25% when timing matters. And because there's no shoot, updates are cheap: script change in three months? We re-render the affected section instead of starting over. Get a free sample video and see your own script performed.
Pricing and packages
AI avatar videos are $50 per finished minute — a 2-minute video is $100, with captions, music, b-roll, and one revision round included. Compare that to a single half-day shoot and the math speaks for itself.
For ongoing needs, the Brand package at $999/mo includes 5 minutes of AI avatar video alongside 50 shorts and 10 minutes of talking-head — built for brands running avatar ads or courses continuously. Smaller volumes fit the per-video pricing with no commitment.
Every project starts with a free sample: send a paragraph of your script, get it performed by an AI presenter, and judge the quality on your own words. Browse pricing for the full menu, or go straight to the lead form to start.
How it works
1. Send your footage
Send your script — or just bullet points. No filming, no camera, no studio needed.
2. We edit with AI
We generate your AI presenter performance and build the full video: captions, b-roll, music, graphics.
3. You review
Finished video within 48 hours per video, with one revision round to perfect delivery and visuals.
4. Scale
New script? New language? We re-render instead of re-shooting — your video library stays current cheaply.
Pricing
Short-form edits from $15, talking-head editing at $30/finished min, AI avatar videos at $50/finished min — or a monthly package from $199/mo. 24h rush delivery available (+25%). See full pricing →
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to film anything?
No. That's the point. You send a script; the AI presenter performs it. If you have b-roll or product shots to include, great — but nothing needs filming.
Can the avatar look like me or my team?
We offer a range of presenter styles to match your brand. Tell us the look and energy you want on the lead form and we'll match the closest fit, confirmed with a free sample.
Can you make versions in other languages?
Yes — one script can be produced in multiple languages with the same presenter and branding. Useful for Spanish-language US campaigns or localized training.
What's the turnaround time?
48 hours per video as standard, with 24-hour rush available at +25%. Script updates later are re-rendered quickly without a re-shoot.
How much does it cost?
$50 per finished minute, including captions, music, b-roll, and one revision round. Monthly packages bundle avatar minutes with shorts and talking-head at a discount.