Start with the script
Most HeyGen videos fail before generation because the script sounds written, not spoken. Use short sentences, direct language, and one idea per beat. Read the script out loud. If it feels stiff, revise before you generate.
Choose the right avatar format
A course intro, product explainer, and social ad should not all use the same pacing. Choose a presenter style, voice, background, and aspect ratio based on where the video will be watched.
Finish with editing
HeyGen gives you the talking presenter. Editing turns it into a finished asset. Add captions, supporting visuals, b-roll, product screenshots, trims, music, and a clear call to action.
Practice project
Create a 45-second “what we do” video for a fictional brand. Then make a second version that is 20 seconds shorter. This teaches scripting, pacing, and what to remove.
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