After Apple, Facebook and Snapchat, TikTok also wants to launch its own animated avatars. It is now done. Indeed, the social network announced this Tuesday, June 7, 2022 the arrival of TikTok Avatars. These animated faces can be integrated into your videos and are able to imitate your facial expressions.
Over the years, TikTok has multiplied updates to improve its user experience. It must be said that we do not become the most downloaded application in Europe for nothing. Recently, the Chinese social network announced a major change: the maximum length of videos has increased to 10 minutes. A way to offer more latitude to creators, and above all to increase the advertising revenue generated.
The next step could be materialized by the integration of games in the app, like what Netflix offers with Netflix Gaming. But for now, nothing has been formalized by the social network. On the other hand, TikTok has indeed formalized the launch of its own animated avatars this Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
After Snapchat and its Bitmojis, Apple and its MemojisFacebook and its Avatars, TikTok is entering the animated avatar market with its… TikTok Avatars. Sorry for the originality. Here we find a similar principle: these animated avatars can be integrated into your videos and replace your face. They are also able to imitate your facial expressions or your gestures.
Of course, you are free to customize your TikTok avatar as you wish among “a wide range of hairstyles, accessories, piercings and makeup, to create a TikTok avatar that reflects your look and personal style”.
How to Create a TikTok Avatar
Creating a TikTok Avatar obviously takes place on the app. Do not panic, the procedure is very simple:
- Open the effects section in the TikTok app
- Now look for the Avatar effect
- Choose from the templates offered to shape an avatar in your image (skin tone, haircut, nose, mouth, accessories, etc.)
- Then opt for an associated vocal effect
- Validate and save your avatar to start using it in videos
According to the statements of the social network, this is the first version of TikTok avatars and the formula will continue to be improved over the course of updates, in order to represent all users. “Whether it’s outfits, skin tones, hair color or texture, creating inclusive features and experiences remains our priority.” assures TikTok in its official press release.