Category: Guides
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WebP vs. GIF: What’s the Difference and Which Is Better?
Quick answer: GIF and WebP are image file formats that can display still images or short, silent animations. WebP usually produces smaller files with better color and smoother transparency, while GIF remains more compatible with older software and restrictive upload systems. Every current major browser supports WebP, but individual websites and apps can still reject…
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How to Prompt Sora 2: What Still Works After Its Discontinuation
Updated 7/28/2026 Quick answer: Can you still use and prompt Sora 2? Sora 2’s consumer app and website shut down on April 26, 2026, and OpenAI will discontinue the Sora API on September 24, 2026. The API remains technically available during that migration period, but both Sora 2 models are deprecated, and Visla has already…
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Script to Video vs. Text to Video: What’s the Difference?
Quick answer: The main difference between script to video and text to video is whether the AI rewrites your script. In Visla, script to video uses the script you provide, while text to video turns rough text or source material into a new video script. Choose script to video when your wording is finished or…
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Should your business create a custom AI avatar?
Quick Answer A custom AI avatar makes sense when a public avatar isn’t specific enough for your brand, video series, or audience. Use a public avatar when speed matters and the presenter’s identity doesn’t. Use a generated custom avatar when you want a consistent branded presenter. Use a photo-based avatar when a real person’s likeness…
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AI Avatars for Training: A Decision Guide for L&D Teams
Quick answer: When should L&D teams use AI avatars? Use AI avatars for training that must stay consistent, change often, or reach employees in several languages. Use a human presenter when the speaker’s identity, experience, or responsibility for the message affects how employees receive it. For technical training, give the presenter a limited role: explain…
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Introducing Advanced Avatars: A better presenter inside a complete video workflow
Visla already had AI avatars before this launch, and we’re keeping them. Basic Avatar is still useful for smaller overlays, quick presenter moments, and scenes where the footage should stay in charge. Advanced Avatar was built for a different job. Sometimes the presenter needs to fill the frame. Maybe they’re welcoming a new employee, opening…
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AI Avatars vs. Human Presenters: Which Should Your Business Use?
Quick Answer Choose an AI avatar when your business needs standardized videos that can be created quickly, revised often, or adapted for different audiences and languages. Choose a human presenter when the speaker’s identity, expertise, accountability, or emotional delivery is central to the message. AI avatars work well for training, product education, explainers, and routine…
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Video for Sales: Make Buying Easier, Not Noisier (Updated 2026)
Quick answer: How should sales teams use video? Video for sales works best when it helps a buyer do something specific: understand a product, answer a question, revisit a conversation, or explain a recommendation to someone else. A generic pitch with a play button is still a generic pitch. Before you record anything, ask what…