Localize a 56-video course into 7 languages without reshooting
Course creators unlock new markets by translating existing lessons instead of rebuilding them.
From HeyGen (from the tool's own site) · 2026
The workflow
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What they did
- 1The moveBelgian cat behaviorist Anneleen Bru used to film every course lesson in a studio with a teleprompter.
- 2Step 2Create a digital twin in an AI avatar tool
- 3Step 3Batch scripts for the week
- 4ResultHeyGen's story says production is about 5x faster, and she localized her 56-video course into French, German, Italian, Russian, Hungarian, Japanese and more, with native speakers confirming the scientific vocabulary.
Quick answers
What tools do you need?
HeyGen (ai avatar videos).
How much does it cost?
You can start for $0: HeyGen has a free plan. Check each tool's site for current prices.
Is it allowed?
Yes, if it is original. YouTube does not monetize mass-produced or repetitive content. Source.
Watch out: This is a HeyGen customer story, so treat the figures as the creator's report via the vendor. Disclose AI avatars where platforms require it.
Try it yourself
(Our template, not the creator's prompt.) Write 5 educational short-video scripts for my AI avatar about [local topic]. Each under 60 seconds with a hook, 3 facts and a soft CTA.
Starter tools
Your first step
Open HeyGen, paste the prompt above and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.
Full write-up & sources
More detail: With HeyGen she uploads transcripts, generates avatar videos, and translates them into new languages without reshooting.
Source: HeyGen (from the tool's own site) · 2026. Summarised in our own words; figures as shared by the creator or shown on the platform. Updated .
