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Hedra

·2026.04.10 14:58

Key point

Hedra unveiled Character-1, which creates character videos from images, and signed a partnership with ElevenLabs.

Details

AI video generation startup Hedra has come out of stealth mode and unveiled Character-1, a character video generation model. This model can generate vivid character videos in seconds from just a single still image.

Within 48 hours of launch, tens of thousands of users flocked to the platform, generating an explosive response with over 100,000 generations. Character-1 is the first of a series of foundation models designed to help creators bring characters, stories, and worlds to life.

Hedra integrated ElevenLabs' AI voice technology to provide a more immersive experience. This allows users to give their characters realistic, emotionally rich voices.

ElevenLabs is supporting Hedra's rapid growth by providing a high-quality, diverse voice library, delivering stable service to over 76,000 users in the first week alone.

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