Overview
With the PRO plan, you can create a custom talking actor by cloning a real person from a video. This feature allows you to reproduce both appearance and voice with a very high level of realism.
It’s ideal for founders, creators, and teams who want to appear on camera at scale—without recording new videos every time.
What Is a Custom Talking Actor?
A custom talking actor is a fully AI-generated avatar trained from a real video of a person.
Using this input, Arcads clones:
the actor’s facial appearance
their voice
natural speaking style and expressions
The result is a highly realistic avatar that can deliver scripts naturally across multiple videos.
⚠️ This feature is available exclusively on the PRO plan. reach out to damien@arcads.ai for any request.
How the Cloning Process Works
You record and send us a single reference video following the guidelines below
Our system trains a custom model based on your appearance and voice
Once ready, your custom actor can be used to generate talking-head videos on demand
No additional recording is needed after the initial video.
🎥 Video Requirements
To ensure the best possible realism and lip-sync accuracy, the input video must meet all of the following criteria:
Length
Minimum: 2 minutes
Recommended: ~2 minutes 30 seconds
Speaking
Speak continuously throughout the video
Say anything you like (for example, talk about your company or your product)
Full, uninterrupted speech is required for accurate voice and lip-sync training
Framing & Visibility
Face must be fully visible at all times
The mouth must never be covered
Keep a natural, stable framing
Avoid abrupt head turns or jerky movements
Expression & Tone
Speak naturally
Use the tone you want your avatar to replicate (professional, casual, enthusiastic, etc.)
Eye Contact
Look directly at the camera as much as possible if you want your avatar to do the same
Recording Format
One continuous take
No cuts or edits
Best Practices
Record in a quiet environment
Use good, even lighting
Avoid strong shadows on the face
Speak clearly at a natural pace
Following these guidelines significantly improves the final avatar quality.
Example
You may have seen videos or podcasts featuring our founder, Romain Torres. Check out the “James” actor in the library — he has been transformed into a talking actor based on Romain.
Top secret: some of the most recognizable personalities in the U.S. are already being transformed into AI-powered talking actors with Arcads...
Key Takeaway
Cloning yourself into a talking actor lets you scale your presence effortlessly—while maintaining a realistic, human look and voice.
If you’re on the PRO plan and want to get started, simply send us your reference video following the criteria above, and we’ll take care of the rest.