Torso-up framing: Frame the shot from the waist/mid-torso up, exactly as shown in the reference image. Avoid full-body with too much distance from the camera. This reduces facial detail and results in a lower quality avatar.

Hands: Keep both hands low in a natural way. We will ensure versions that ex- and include hands for different scenes.

Eye-level angle: Position the camera perfectly at eye level. Avoid any inclination. Do not shoot from below, above, or from the side. 

Looking straight at the camera: A direct gaze gives the avatar the most natural eye contact when speaking. Slight angles can cause drift in the generated output.

Landscape orientation: Ensure the photo is taken in landscape format to allow for proper framing and digital adjustments.

Hair grooming: Ensure hair is neatly combed and styled. Double-check for any stray hairs or flyaways sticking out, as these can create artifacts during the digital cloning process.

Wardrobe selection: Wear professional or comfortable clothing that you are happy to see your digital twin wear repeatedly.

Pattern restrictions: If possible, avoid clothes with stripes, checkers, or intricate geometric patterns, as these can cause visual distortions (moiré effect) in the final video. Stick to solid colors.

Glasses: It is OK to wear glasses for your avatar, but make sure they do not reflect light as this will also be visible in the final avatar.

Natural background: If you want a specific real-world background, it is best to shoot directly in that environment (ensure it is captured in landscape).

Synthetic/digital background: If you plan to swap the background digitally later:

• Shoot the person against a solid, clean white background.

   

• Opt for a lighter background setup overall, as it yields significantly better results than darker backgrounds during the cloning process.

   

Image quality: The raw photo must preferably be in ultra-high resolution to ensure a high-grade, qualitative digital twin. At a minimum, we can work with a 1080p resolution in 16:9 (landscape /preferred) or 9:16 (vertical) aspect ratio.