Lesson plan
What you will build
By the end, you will know how to set up HeyGen Video Agent, choose an avatar and voice, write a strong starter prompt, generate a complete video, review the scene timeline, request changes in chat, and export a polished short-form video.
Tools used
- HeyGen Video Agent
- HeyGen Digital Twin
- CapCut (optional for final editing)
Requirements
- A HeyGen account with access to Video Agent
- A digital twin avatar or another presenter avatar
- A preferred voice or cloned voice
- A clear video idea or topic
- A vertical 9:16 content goal for Reels, TikTok, or Shorts
Lesson contents and progress
Your progress
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Step-by-step class
Follow the lessons in order.
Each lesson includes the exact action to take, the reason it matters, and a checkpoint before you move on.
Lesson 01 of 11
Open HeyGen Video Agent
Sign in to HeyGen and open the Video Agent workspace. On the home screen, locate the main prompt box along with the Avatar, Voice, and Brand options. This is the starting point for creating the complete video.
Lesson 02 of 11
Choose your avatar, voice, and brand
Select the presenter you want the Video Agent to use. Choose your digital twin presenter or another available avatar, then select the matching voice or cloned voice. For Brand, choose an existing brand kit or leave it on Auto if you do not need a custom brand style yet.
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