Akool 101: Basics of Using AKOOL's AI Tools

Akool Inc
15 Mar 202449:25

TLDREugene主持了一场关于AKOOL AI工具基础的网络研讨会，原计划讨论有关头像的更新，但由于更新规模较大，导致一些延迟，因此将讨论推迟到下周。作为道歉，本周的研讨会将专注于AKOOL平台的基本操作。Eugene快速介绍了平台的各种工具，包括图像生成器、换脸、背景更改、现实头像、会说话的照片和视频翻译等。他还提到了即将到来的头像工具更新，并鼓励参与者下周回来了解更多。研讨会结束时，Eugene提供了一个Q&A环节，并为参与者提供了600个积分作为感谢。此外，他还介绍了几种通过AKOOL赚钱的方式，包括创意基金、联盟计划和大使计划，并提供了赚取免费积分的方法，比如参加网络研讨会或在G2和Trustpilot上留下评论。

Takeaways

  • 🎓 **Introduction and Apology**: Eugene, the host, apologizes for the delay in the Avatar update and reschedules the webinar for next week.
  • 🚀 **Webinar Agenda**: The session focuses on basic tutorials for new users and those facing difficulties with AKOOL's AI tools, followed by a Q&A.
  • 📚 **Platform Access**: Users can access AKOOL's tools by going to aol.com, signing up for a free trial, or getting started with their account.
  • 🧰 **Tool Overview**: Eugene provides a quick walkthrough of tools like Image Generator, Face Swap, Background Change, Avatar, Talking Photo, and Video Translate.
  • 🖼️ **Image Generator**: A creative tool where users can input any concept to generate images, with examples provided for inspiration.
  • 🔍 **Background Change**: Allows users to upload an image and change its background, integrating with the Image Generator for custom backgrounds.
  • 🤝 **Face Swap**: A powerful tool that swaps faces in pictures or videos, with tips provided for optimal results, even when faces are obscured.
  • 👥 **Avatar**: Users can create avatars using their own images or text, customize them, and even change the voice and language for presentations.
  • 📸 **Talking Photo**: Lets users upload images and have them 'talk' with customizable text and language, correcting pronunciation with text-to-speech.
  • 🌐 **Video Translate**: Translates videos and performs lip-syncing, allowing for content to be understood in different languages while maintaining original reactions.
  • 💰 **Monetization Opportunities**: AKOOL offers a Creator Fund for successful video producers, an Affiliate Program, and an Ambassador Program for content creators.
  • 📊 **Credit Earning**: Attendees can earn credits by participating in webinars, leaving detailed reviews on platforms like G2 or Trustpilot, and through the aforementioned monetization programs.

Q & A

  • What was the original topic of today's webinar?

    -The original topic of today's webinar was about avatars and an update that the company had. However, due to the update being larger than expected and causing delays, the topic was changed to basics of using AKOOL's AI tools.

  • What is the process for obtaining 600 credits as a thank you for attending the webinar?

    -To obtain the 600 credits, attendees need to fill out a form provided at the end of the webinar, enter their name, email, and a four-digit number as a verification step. The credits are a token of gratitude for joining the webinar.

  • How can users access AKOOL's tools if they don't have an account yet?

    -Users can access AKOOL's tools by going to aol.com, where they can either join a free trial or get started with the tools, which include image generator, face swap, background change, realistic Avatar, talking photo, and video translate.

  • What is a unique feature of AKOOL's image generator tool?

    -A unique feature of AKOOL's image generator tool is its ability to produce different variations of the same image when the 'variations' button is clicked. It also allows users to download high-quality 4K images.

  • How does the face swap tool in AKOOL work with multiple people in a video?

    -The face swap tool can capture the faces of multiple people in a video or picture. Even if a face appears multiple times, the AI tries to ensure that it captures everyone's faces. Users can choose which faces to swap and can adjust the age and enhance the clarity of the faces.

  • What is the advantage of using AKOOL's face swap tool over other face swap programs?

    -AKOOL's face swap tool is advantageous because it works well even when there are obstructions in front of the face, such as glasses, hats, or hair. It does not break or blur the image as much as other tools might.

  • How can users make money using AKOOL's tools?

    -Users can make money through AKOOL's Creator fund by creating and publishing videos that utilize or feature AKOOL's tools. They can also participate in the affiliate program by sharing their unique affiliate link with others, earning a commission for each new user that signs up and makes a purchase.

  • What is the maximum length of a video that can be uploaded for the face swap tool?

    -The maximum length of a video that can be uploaded for the face swap tool is 3 minutes.

  • How can users provide feedback or ask questions about AKOOL's tools?

    -Users can provide feedback or ask questions by joining the Discord community, sending an email to [email protected], or participating in the Q&A section of the webinar.

  • What is the benefit of using the 'video translate' tool in AKOOL?

    -The 'video translate' tool allows users to translate videos into different languages, including lip-syncing the translated audio to match the speaker's lip movements for a more natural and engaging experience.

  • How can users earn free credits with AKOOL?

    -Users can earn free credits by attending webinars, leaving detailed reviews on platforms like G2 or Trustpilot, and potentially through other promotions or programs offered by AKOOL.

Outlines

00:00

😀 Introduction and Webinar Rescheduling

Eugene, the host, greets the audience and apologizes for a delay in the webinar about avatar updates. The update is postponed until next week due to its large size and unforeseen delays. The current session will cover basic tutorials for new users and those facing difficulties with the platform. Eugene promises a quick session and offers an apology in the form of 600 credits for participation. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session.

05:02

🖼️ Exploring the Image Generator and Background Change Tools

The host demonstrates the use of the image generator, creating a tropical island scene, and explains how to download images in 4K. He then showcases the background change tool, illustrating how users can upload their images or select from provided backgrounds to create new scenes. The integration between tools is highlighted, as the host uses a previously generated image as a background.

10:02

🔍 Tips for Using the Face Swap Tool

Eugene provides tips for using the face swap tool, emphasizing the importance of clear, well-lit images or videos and avoiding blurry or overexposed content. He demonstrates the tool's ability to handle multiple faces in a single image or video and shows how to adjust the age and enhance the clarity of the faces. The host also tests the face swap with a video featuring multiple people and discusses the tool's robustness in handling obstructions in front of the face.

15:03

🤖 Avatar Tool Demonstration and Upcoming Update

The host briefly touches on the avatar tool, mentioning an upcoming update next week. He demonstrates creating an avatar presentation with uploaded images and text, and how to change the voice and language settings. The host also shows how to translate text and generate a video with the avatar speaking in a different language, such as Korean.

20:05

📸 Talking Photo and Video Translate Tools Overview

Eugene explains how to use the talking photo feature, where users can create images with text that animates and speaks. He also covers the video translate tool, which allows users to translate videos into different languages with lip-syncing. The host emphasizes the need for clear audio without background music and discusses the process of editing translations and lip-syncing.

25:05

💰 Opportunities to Earn Money and Credits with AAL

The host outlines ways to earn money and credits through the AAL platform. He discusses the creator fund for video producers, the affiliate program for sharing referral links, and the ambassador program for creating content regularly. Additionally, he mentions earning free credits by leaving detailed reviews on G2 or Trustpilot.

30:09

📝 Completing the Webinar Participation Form

To receive the promised 600 credits for attending the webinar, participants are instructed to fill out a form with their names, associated AAL account email, work email, and a unique four-digit number. The host asks for feedback on the webinar and how participants found out about it. He also warns against creating duplicate accounts to claim credits and promises to address any issues participants may have experienced.

35:11

📅 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Webinar Topics

The host thanks participants for attending, addresses a few questions, and apologizes for not being able to reopen the form for late joiners. He mentions that the next webinar will cover the avatar tool in more detail and that the API might be discussed in two weeks based on participant interest. The host encourages users to reach out via Discord or email for support and ends the webinar.

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Keywords

💡Webinar

A webinar is an online seminar or workshop that is conducted over the internet. In the context of the video, it is the platform where the host, Eugene, is presenting and teaching about various AI tools developed by AKOOL. The webinar serves as an educational and interactive session for users to learn and ask questions about the tools.

💡Avatar Tool

The avatar tool mentioned in the script is a software application that allows users to create and manipulate virtual characters, known as avatars. It is one of the AI tools that AKOOL is updating and planning to discuss in more detail in a future webinar. In the video, Eugene apologizes for the delay in the update and reschedules the discussion for the next week.

💡Image Generator

An image generator is a tool that can produce images based on textual descriptions provided by the user. It is one of the core features of AKOOL's AI toolset. Eugene demonstrates how to use the image generator to create various images, like a tropical island or funny fruit and vegetable characters, and shows how these images can be further manipulated in other tools like the background change feature.

💡Face Swap

Face swap is a technology that allows the user to replace one person's face in a photo or video with another person's face. It is showcased as one of AKOOL's best tools. Eugene explains how to use the face swap tool, including tips for selecting appropriate images or videos and how to adjust the output to make it look more realistic.

💡Background Change

The background change tool enables users to replace the background of an image with a different one. Eugene demonstrates this by uploading an image and changing its background to a tropical island scene generated by the image generator tool. This feature is used to show how different tools within AKOOL's platform can be integrated for more complex creations.

💡Talking Photo

A talking photo is an image that, when processed through a specific tool, appears to speak or move its mouth as if it is talking. Eugene briefly mentions this tool but focuses more on the text-to-speech aspect, where the user can input text and have it spoken by the AI in various languages, which can be useful for creating presentations or educational content.

💡Video Translate

Video translate is a feature that allows users to translate the audio in a video into different languages. Eugene explains that this tool can also perform lip-syncing, ensuring that the translated speech matches the movements of the speaker's mouth in the video. This is particularly useful for making content accessible to a wider audience or for educational purposes.

💡API

An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other. Eugene mentions that for those interested in the technical aspects of integrating AKOOL's tools into their own applications, they can access the API through the face swap tool section.

💡Creator Fund

The Creator Fund is a program where content creators can earn money based on the performance of their videos that feature or utilize AKOOL's tools. Eugene explains that if a creator's video gets a certain number of views, they can submit it to the Creator Fund and earn money for every thousand views their video receives.

💡Affiliate Program

An affiliate program is a marketing initiative where an individual earns a commission for referring new customers to a product or service. In the context of the video, Eugene discusses AKOOL's affiliate program where users can share their unique affiliate link and earn a commission for every new user that signs up and makes a purchase using that link.

💡Ambassador Program

The ambassador program is a type of promotional initiative where selected individuals, known as ambassadors, create content and engage with a brand's community to promote the brand. Eugene talks about AKOOL's ambassador program, where participants are expected to create a certain amount of content per month and engage with the brand's audience, for which they receive a monthly stipend.

Highlights

Webinar introduction and apology for delay in avatar update.

Overview of AKOOL's AI tools and their functionalities.

Explanation of the image generator tool and its capabilities.

Demonstration of creating a tropical island image using the image generator.

Integration of tools and how they work together, such as using the image generator with background change.

Overview and tutorial on the face swap tool, including tips for best results.

Example of face swapping with different expressions and aging effects.

Explanation of the avatar tool and its potential uses.

Demonstration of creating a presentation with the avatar tool and changing language settings.

Introduction to the talking photo feature and its capabilities.

Example of using the talking photo tool with incorrect text and how it auto-corrects pronunciation.

Overview of the video translate tool and its lip-syncing capabilities.

Demonstration of translating and lip-syncing a video from one language to another.

Discussion on making money with AKOOL through the creative fund, webinar, and affiliate programs.

Information on how to provide feedback and report issues with AKOOL's AI tools.

Instructions on how to claim the 600 credits for attending the webinar and submitting the form.

Q&A session addressing user questions and concerns about AKOOL's AI tools.

Announcement of upcoming webinar topics and how to participate in the AKOOL community.