# Character 3

Generates realistic talking videos by combining an input image and an audio file. Lip-syncs the character naturally to match the voice, producing smooth and lifelike results.

## API Information

- **Model Slug:** character-3
- **Branded URL:** https://www.eachlabs.ai/eachlabs/eachlabs/character-3
- **Provider:** each::labs
- **Category:** Image to Video
- **Output Type:** video
- **Status:** active
- **Version:** 0.0.1
- **Estimated Processing Time:** 160 seconds
- **Last Updated:** 2026-04-16
- **Interactive Demo:** https://www.eachlabs.ai/ai-models/character-3

## Pricing

Pricing information not available.

## Input Schema

| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Constraints | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|---------|-------------|-------------|
| image_url | string | Yes | - | - | The URL of the image used to generate the video |
| audio_url | string | Yes | - | - | The URL of the audio file to generate the video. Audio must be under 30s long. |

## Example Request

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.eachlabs.ai/v1/prediction/ \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "model": "character-3",
  "input": {
    "audio_url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/magicpoint/inputs/character3-input-audio.mp3",
    "image_url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/magicpoint/inputs/character3-input.jpg"
  }
}'
```

## Output Schema

Response returned by `GET /v1/prediction/{id}` when the job completes:

```json
{
  "status": "success",
  "predictionID": "string",
  "output": "string (URL of generated video)",
  "metrics": {
    "predict_time": "number (seconds)"
  }
}
```

## Polling

```bash
curl https://api.eachlabs.ai/v1/prediction/{PREDICTION_ID} \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

| Status | Meaning |
|--------|---------|
| `processing` | Still running — poll again |
| `success` | Done — read `output` |
| `error` | Failed — read `message` / `details` |

## Webhook (alternative to polling)

Pass `"webhook_url": "https://your.host/path"` in the create request. Eachlabs POSTs this payload when the job ends:

```json
{
  "exec_id": "prediction-uuid",
  "status": "succeeded",
  "output": "https://...",
  "error": ""
}
```

`status` is `"succeeded"` or `"failed"`. `exec_id` equals the `predictionID` from create. Return 2xx within 30 seconds.

## Errors

Error body: `{ "status": "error", "message": "...", "details": "..." }`

| Code | Meaning |
|------|---------|
| `400` | Invalid input |
| `401` | Missing / invalid `X-API-Key` |
| `404` | Unknown model or prediction id |
| `429` | Rate limit — 100 creates / min, 10 concurrent per key |
| `5xx` | Retry with backoff |

## Overview

**character-3 — Image-to-Video AI Model**

character-3 from Eachlabs generates realistic talking videos by lip-syncing characters in input images to provided audio files, delivering smooth, lifelike results ideal for content creators needing natural voice-matched animations. Developed by Eachlabs as part of the eachlabs family, this **image-to-video AI model** excels in precise audio-visual synchronization, transforming static portraits into dynamic talking heads without chaotic motion or identity drift. Perfect for developers seeking a **character-3 API** to integrate high-fidelity lip-sync into apps, it supports short-form videos that maintain subject fidelity across styles from photorealistic to cinematic.

## Usage Notes

- API Base URL: `https://api.eachlabs.ai/v1`
- Authentication: send `X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY`. Generate a key from the Eachlabs dashboard at https://www.eachlabs.ai/dashboard/api-keys.
- File-typed parameters (`*_url`, `image_url`, `video_url`, `audio_url`, etc.) accept publicly-reachable HTTPS URLs only. Upload your asset first (GCS / S3 / your CDN) and pass the resulting URL. Data-URIs and localhost URLs are rejected.
- For structured parameters (arrays / objects) send real JSON values, not stringified payloads.
- Monetary values are reported in USD; per-token / per-megapixel rates may be billed in micro-cents internally.
- Prefer `webhook_url` over polling for long-running predictions — see the Webhook Callback section.