AI, tried in a real business
Clone yourself with AI.
Make ads for almost ₹0.
This is the exact workflow I used to create a 100% AI version of myself and make a finished product ad
for my real store in Assam — no camera, no studio, no team. Every tool, every setting, nothing held back.
Real result: a 40-second avatar ad for my shop, generated in ~10 minutes.
A traditional shoot for the same ad = thousands of rupees and days of work.
What you need (15 min prep)
- 2–3 minutes of clean voice audio — record on your phone in a quiet room, normal talking pace.
- A 2-minute video of yourself talking — phone camera, good light, plain background, look into the lens.
- A 30–40 second script — what you want your AI self to say.
1
Clone your voice — ElevenLabs
Go to elevenlabs.io → Voices → Add voice → Instant Voice Clone. Upload your 2–3 min recording.
- Generate speech with model Turbo v2 for English. For regional languages (Hindi/Assamese etc.) use their multilingual v3 model.
- Settings that worked for me: stability 0.30 · similarity 0.98 · style 0.55 · speed 0.90 — energetic but natural.
- Write the script with commas for pauses. Avoid long dashes — they make the voice rush.
Tip: generate 2–3 takes and pick the most energetic one. A flat voiceover kills the whole video.
2
Create your avatar — HeyGen
Go to heygen.com → Avatars → Create Avatar → upload your 2-minute talking video, record the consent clip, and wait a few minutes.
- You can upload multiple looks (different outfits/locations) under the same avatar — great for jump-cut hooks where "you" keep changing.
- Shoot one look inside your actual shop/office — it makes the ad instantly authentic.
Tip: speak with energy in the training video. The avatar copies your gestures and vibe.
3
Generate the video
In HeyGen: Create video → pick your avatar → upload the ElevenLabs audio as the voice track → aspect ratio 9:16 → Generate.
- Using your OWN cloned voice audio (instead of typing text) keeps your real accent and energy.
- 10 minutes later you have a talking AI-you, lip-synced to your voice.
4
Edit like a pro
- Captions: big bold word-by-word captions — most people watch on mute.
- B-roll: cut away to your real product, shop, app or screen recording every few seconds. Never let the frame sit still.
- Music: an energetic beat under the voice, louder on the end card.
- Hook: first 2 seconds decide everything. Mine: "Look closely. This person? Not real."
- Any editor works: CapCut alternatives, VN, InShot, DaVinci Resolve (free) — or ffmpeg if you're technical.
What it costs
| Tool | Plan | Cost |
|---|
| ElevenLabs (voice) | Starter | ~$5/month |
| HeyGen (avatar) | Creator | ~$24/month |
| Editing | Free apps | ₹0 |
| Camera, studio, crew | — | ₹0 |
Both tools have free tiers to try first. Compare that to one professional ad shoot.
Common questions
Will it look fake?
Viewers in my comments couldn't tell until I told them. The quality bar in 2026 is genuinely high — energy of your training video matters more than the tech.
Can I do it in Hindi / Assamese / my language?
Yes. ElevenLabs' v3 multilingual model handles Indian languages; HeyGen lip-syncs whatever audio you give it. I've done Assamese.
Is it legal / allowed?
You're cloning YOURSELF, with your own consent recording — that's exactly the intended use. Never clone someone else without written permission.
What should my first video be?
A 30-second intro of your business: hook → what you sell → why it's different → call to action. Post it, watch the comments.