# AI Selfie Talking Video with Consistent Character

Create AI-generated selfie-style talking videos with a consistent character across all scenes.

## When to Use This Template

* You want a consistent AI-generated character (not your real face) appearing across all scenes
* You are creating POV-style, vlog-style, or first-person narration videos where a character "talks to the camera"
* You want to experiment with different art styles (realistic, anime, watercolor, cyberpunk) for your character
* You do not want to show your face on camera but want a character-driven video for TikTok or Instagram

## Template Information

| Property    | Value                                                              |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Template ID | `/base/v2/ai-selfie-video/57f5a565-fd17-458b-be43-4a2d8ccaca75/v1` |
| Output Type | Video                                                              |
| Category    | AI Videos                                                          |

## Parameters

| Parameter             | Type   | Required | Default   | Description                                                                                                       |
| --------------------- | ------ | -------- | --------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| scenes                | array  | Yes      | -         | Scene objects. Min: 1, Max: 100                                                                                   |
| scenes\[].description | string | Yes      | -         | Visual description of the scene                                                                                   |
| scenes\[].narration   | string | Yes      | -         | Narration text for the scene                                                                                      |
| style                 | enum   | No       | realistic | Visual style. Values: realistic, cartoon, anime, watercolor, oil-painting, sketch, cyberpunk, fantasy, minimalist |
| characterDescription  | union  | Yes      | -         | Text description or image reference of character                                                                  |
| aspectRatio           | enum   | No       | 9:16      | Values: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1                                                                                           |

## Example 1: AI-Powered with Prompt

```json
POST https://backend.blotato.com/v2/videos/from-templates
Content-Type: application/json
blotato-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY

{
  "templateId": "/base/v2/ai-selfie-video/57f5a565-fd17-458b-be43-4a2d8ccaca75/v1",
  "inputs": {},
  "prompt": "Create a 3-scene travel vlog style video of a young adventurer exploring ancient temples in Southeast Asia",
  "render": true
}
```

## Example 2: Manual Inputs with Text Description

```json
POST https://backend.blotato.com/v2/videos/from-templates
Content-Type: application/json
blotato-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY

{
  "templateId": "/base/v2/ai-selfie-video/57f5a565-fd17-458b-be43-4a2d8ccaca75/v1",
  "inputs": {
    "scenes": [
      {
        "description": "A lone traveler stands at the edge of a misty cliff, looking out at the vast ocean below",
        "narration": "Welcome to my journey. I will take you through some of the most breathtaking places I have ever seen."
      },
      {
        "description": "The traveler walks through an ancient forest with towering trees and dappled sunlight",
        "narration": "This forest is one of my favorite spots. The light filtering through the leaves is magical."
      },
      {
        "description": "A mysterious temple appears through the fog, its entrance glowing with soft golden light",
        "narration": "And here we are at the ancient temple. It has been standing for centuries, holding countless stories."
      }
    ],
    "style": "realistic",
    "characterDescription": "A young adventurer wearing a weathered cloak and carrying an old leather backpack",
    "aspectRatio": "9:16"
  },
  "render": true
}
```

## Example 3: With Image Reference

```json
POST https://backend.blotato.com/v2/videos/from-templates
Content-Type: application/json
blotato-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY

{
  "templateId": "/base/v2/ai-selfie-video/57f5a565-fd17-458b-be43-4a2d8ccaca75/v1",
  "inputs": {
    "scenes": [
      {
        "description": "Character standing in a modern office with city skyline visible through windows",
        "narration": "Welcome to my channel! Today I am sharing my productivity tips."
      },
      {
        "description": "Character at a coffee shop with laptop and notebook",
        "narration": "First tip: always start your day with a clear plan."
      }
    ],
    "style": "realistic",
    "characterDescription": "https://example.com/my-character-reference.jpg",
    "aspectRatio": "9:16"
  },
  "render": true
}
```

## Example 4: Anime Style

```json
POST https://backend.blotato.com/v2/videos/from-templates
Content-Type: application/json
blotato-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY

{
  "templateId": "/base/v2/ai-selfie-video/57f5a565-fd17-458b-be43-4a2d8ccaca75/v1",
  "inputs": {
    "style": "anime",
    "characterDescription": "A cheerful anime girl with pink hair and school uniform",
    "aspectRatio": "9:16"
  },
  "prompt": "Create a 3-scene video about studying tips for students",
  "render": true
}
```

## Related Templates

* [AI Video with AI Voice](https://help.blotato.com/api/visuals/5903fe43-514d-40ee-a060-0d6628c5f8fd)
* [AI Avatar with AI Generated B-roll](https://help.blotato.com/api/visuals/7c26a1cd-d5b3-42da-9c73-2413333873b3)

## See Also

* [Create Visual API Reference](https://help.blotato.com/api/create-video)
* [All Visual Templates](https://help.blotato.com/api/visuals)