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Key Features

• Video Creation: Automate the creation of Synthesia videos by specifying scripts, avatars, and visual settings in your Workato recipes.
• Customization: Configure video titles, descriptions, backgrounds, aspect ratios, and calls-to-action effortlessly.
• Scalability: Create videos in multiple languages, at scale, to meet the needs of diverse audiences.

Use Cases

• HR Onboarding Videos: Automatically generate personalized welcome videos for new hires.
• Marketing Content: Scale the production of custom video drafts for campaigns.
• Training Materials: Create multilingual training videos directly from structured data.

How It Works

1. Connect Synthesia to Workato
   
   • Obtain your Synthesia API key from the Synthesia app under Account > Integrations.
   • Add the API key to the Synthesia Workato Connector.
2. Build a Workato Recipe
   
   • Set up a trigger (e.g., a new row in a Google Sheet or updated database entry).
   • Use the "Create Video" action from the Synthesia Connector to define your video parameters.
3. Define Video Parameters
   
   • Specify the title, description, and script for your video.
   • Choose an avatar, background, and additional settings like aspect ratio and soundtracks.
4. Run the Workflow
   
   • Once the recipe is complete, trigger it to create a video in Synthesia.
   • Retrieve the video details, including its status and download link.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Add the Synthesia Connector

1. Go to your Workato workspace and search for the Synthesia Connector in the Community Library.
2. Click Install and provide your Synthesia API key.

Step 2: Create a Recipe

1. Choose a trigger (e.g., "When a new row is added to a Google Sheet").
2. Add the "Create Video" action from Synthesia and configure the input fields:
   
   • Script: Enter or map the script text for your video.
   • Avatar: Select an avatar from Synthesia's options.
   • Background: Pick a background from Synthesia’s library.

Step 3: Test and Review

1. Run the recipe to trigger the video creation.
2. Check the status and download your completed video from Synthesia.

Example Recipe

Scenario: Generate personalized welcome videos for new employees.

1. Trigger: New employee record added to an HR database.
2. Action: Use Synthesia’s "Create Video" action to generate a custom onboarding video.
3. Output: A ready-to-share video sent via email to the new hire.

Connector Actions

• Create Video: Generate a new video with customizable options like script, avatar, and background.
• List Videos: Retrieve a list of all videos in your Synthesia account.

Retrieve Video: Fetch details about a specific video, including its status and download link.

FAQs

• Where can I find my Synthesia API key?‍
  Log into your Synthesia account and navigate to Account > Integrations to generate or retrieve your API key.
• What file types can Synthesia videos include?‍
  Synthesia videos are rendered with high-quality visuals and audio. You can customize elements like background, avatar, and soundtracks.
• Can I create videos in multiple languages?‍
  Yes! Synthesia supports scripts in multiple languages, enabling you to create localized content effortlessly.

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