Vidnoz AI Review: LinkedIn Headshot Generator From Selfies

Annie Margarita Yang
15 Nov 202317:35

TLDRAnnie Yang reviews Vidnoz AI, a headshot generator from selfies, aiming to find an affordable solution for college students to get professional LinkedIn headshots. She tests the service, paying out of pocket to ensure unbiased feedback. Despite facing difficulties with the website's upload process, she ultimately finds the generated images to be distorted and unrecognizable, concluding that the service is not worth the investment.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Annie is testing AI headshot generators for LinkedIn profiles.
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ The goal is to find affordable alternatives to professional headshots, which can cost between $300 to $500.
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Annie will try different AI headshot generators over the next 24 videos.
  • ๐Ÿ‘” She chooses outfits and colors that she knows look good on her, based on advice from an image consultant.
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Annie experiences difficulties with the website's upload process and finds it slow.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป She avoids certain colors like purple and gray for her headshots.
  • ๐Ÿ“ธ The video shows a preference for uploading high-quality, front-face photos for the best results.
  • ๐Ÿšซ Annie warns that the vidas.com service provided distorted images and is not worth the cost.
  • ๐Ÿ“… The processing time for the AI headshots is approximately 3 hours.
  • ๐Ÿ“š Annie promotes her book 'The 5-Day Job Search' and offers it for free as an audiobook on her website.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ She encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and support her channel for more content.

Q & A

  • What is the purpose of the video?

    -The purpose of the video is to review an AI headshot generator called Vidnoz and determine if it's a viable and affordable solution for college students to create professional LinkedIn headshots.

  • Why do college students need professional headshots for LinkedIn?

    -College students need professional headshots for LinkedIn to make a good impression for potential employers and increase their chances of securing entry-level jobs after graduation.

  • What is the typical cost of a professional headshot?

    -A professional headshot typically costs between $300 to $500, which can be unaffordable for some college students or unemployed individuals.

  • Why is the reviewer trying multiple AI headshot generators?

    -The reviewer is trying multiple AI headshot generators to find an affordable solution that also provides good quality results for college students who cannot afford professional headshots.

  • Why does the reviewer choose to pay for the most expensive option on Vidnoz?

    -The reviewer chooses to pay for the most expensive option to see all the possible photos that can be generated and to provide a comprehensive review.

  • Is the video sponsored?

    -No, the video is not sponsored. The reviewer pays for the service out of their own pocket to maintain the integrity and freedom of speech in their reviews.

  • What are the reviewer's criteria for selecting clothing styles on Vidnoz?

    -The reviewer selects clothing styles based on the colors they know they look good in, as advised by their image consultant.

  • What issues did the reviewer face while uploading photos to Vidnoz?

    -The reviewer faced issues with the website's slow upload process and difficulty in uploading multiple photos, which took a long time and was frustrating.

  • What was the processing time for the AI headshots on Vidnoz?

    -The processing time for the AI headshots on Vidnoz was approximately 3 hours.

  • What was the reviewer's final verdict on the quality of the AI-generated headshots from Vidnoz?

    -The reviewer found the AI-generated headshots to be of poor quality, distorted, and not resembling her, recommending viewers not to pay for the service.

  • What is the reviewer's book mentioned in the video?

    -The reviewer's book is called 'The 5-Day Job Search', which is a resource for job seekers and is mentioned as part of her channel's promotion.

Outlines

00:00

๐Ÿ“ธ Exploring Affordable AI Headshots for College Students

Annie introduces a series where she tests various AI headshot generators, starting with 'VI Vidas.' The motivation behind this series is to help college students, who often struggle to afford professional headshots (which can cost $300โ€“$500), find an affordable alternative for their LinkedIn profiles. While professional headshots are ideal, Annie suggests AI-generated ones could be a good stopgap until students can afford better options. She stresses that this video is not sponsored and that she'll test the most expensive package to evaluate all possible photo results.

05:03

๐Ÿ“ง Signing Up and Uploading Photos on VI Vidas

Annie begins the process of signing up for the VI Vidas service. She discusses the requirements, including uploading 9-14 high-quality photos from the chest up, and avoids full-body shots as requested. However, the website proves to be slow and frustrating, as she struggles with the uploading process. Annie comments on the limited clothing choices provided by the AI generator and jokes about the siteโ€™s inefficiency, noting how time-consuming the photo upload process becomes.

10:03

โณ Waiting for Headshot Results and Website Issues

Annie faces more frustration as the website takes an extended period to process her uploads. She questions whether the issue lies with her internet or the platform itself. After waiting for over five minutes, the system rejects some of her photos. She is unsure how long the headshot results will take, finds no answers in the FAQ, and ultimately submits a support ticket to clarify the processing time.

15:05

๐Ÿšซ AI Headshots: A Failed Experiment

After finally receiving her headshots, Annie is extremely disappointed with the results. The images are distorted and look nothing like her. She advises her viewers not to waste money on this AI generator, expressing frustration with both the uploading process and the quality of the output. To illustrate the problems, she plans to upload the distorted headshots to her website under the 'AI Headshot Generators' section for comparison with other tools.

๐Ÿ“š Promoting Her Book and Conclusion

Annie wraps up the video by promoting her book, 'The 5-Day Job Search.' She encourages viewers to download the free audiobook version and offers a signed paperback copy with a discount. Annie stresses the value of the book for job seekers, explaining that the detailed information makes the paperback a useful reference. She concludes by thanking her viewers and asking them to like, subscribe, and look forward to future videos.

Mindmap

Keywords

๐Ÿ’กAI Headshot Generator

An AI Headshot Generator is software that uses artificial intelligence to create professional-looking headshots from uploaded selfies or photographs. In the context of the video, the host, Annie, is testing the Vidnoz AI Headshot Generator to see if it can provide an affordable alternative to traditional professional headshots for college students' LinkedIn profiles.

๐Ÿ’กLinkedIn Profile

A LinkedIn Profile is a personal webpage on the professional networking site LinkedIn, where individuals can showcase their professional experience, education, and skills. In the video, Annie mentions that college students need a professional headshot for their LinkedIn profile to make a good impression for entry-level job applications.

๐Ÿ’กProfessional Headshot

A professional headshot is a high-quality, well-lit photograph of a person's face, typically used for business or professional purposes. In the video script, Annie discusses the cost of professional headshots, which can be a barrier for college students, and seeks an affordable alternative through AI.

๐Ÿ’กEntry-Level Job

An entry-level job is a position that typically does not require extensive experience and is often an individual's first job in a particular career field. Annie emphasizes the importance of a professional headshot for college students seeking entry-level jobs after graduation.

๐Ÿ’กAffordable

In the context of the video, 'affordable' refers to the cost-effectiveness of the AI headshot generator as a solution for college students who cannot afford the high cost of professional headshots. Annie is looking for a tool that is not only affordable but also produces satisfactory results.

๐Ÿ’กSelfies

Selfies are self-portrait photographs, typically taken with a smartphone or camera at arm's length or with a selfie stick. In the video, Annie plans to use selfies as the input for the AI headshot generator to create professional-looking images.

๐Ÿ’กImage Consultant

An image consultant is a professional who advises on personal branding and appearance, including clothing and color choices that best suit an individual. Annie mentions her image consultant's advice on which colors look good on her, which she considers when selecting styles for the AI headshot generator.

๐Ÿ’กUploading Photos

Uploading photos refers to the process of transferring digital images from a local device to a web service or platform. In the video, Annie describes her experience with uploading multiple high-quality photos to the Vidnoz AI Headshot Generator, which she finds to be a slow and challenging process.

๐Ÿ’กProcessing Time

Processing time is the duration it takes for a system or service to complete a task, such as generating AI headshots. Annie inquires about the processing time for the AI headshot generator and discovers it takes approximately 3 hours to receive the generated headshots.

๐Ÿ’กDistorted Images

Distorted images refer to visual representations that have been altered or misshapen, often in an unappealing way. Annie expresses disappointment with the AI-generated headshots, describing them as 'totally distorted' and not resembling her, which indicates the generator's failure to produce satisfactory results.

๐Ÿ’กFive-Day Job Search

The 'Five-Day Job Search' is a book authored by Annie Yang, which is mentioned at the end of the video. It is a resource for job seekers and is offered as a free audiobook on her website. Annie encourages viewers to download the audiobook and consider purchasing the signed paperback for easy reference.

Highlights

Annie is testing AI headshot generators for LinkedIn profiles.

She plans to try different AI headshot generators over the next 24 videos.

The goal is to find an affordable solution for college students needing professional headshots.

A professional headshot typically costs between $300 to $500.

Annie will try vidas.com, an AI headshot generator, to see if it's a good alternative.

She emphasizes that the video is not sponsored and she is paying for the service herself.

Annie selects different styles and clothing options for the AI headshot.

She discusses the limited clothing options compared to other services.

Annie tries to avoid purple and gray suits as they don't suit her.

She has trouble uploading photos to vidas.com due to website speed.

Annie mentions the website's requirement for different clothes or scenes in each photo.

She uploads 14 high-quality photos of her front face for the AI to work with.

Annie is frustrated with the website's slow response and lack of clear instructions.

After waiting for 3 hours, Annie receives her AI headshots.

She is disappointed with the distorted results and advises viewers not to use the service.

Annie promotes her book 'The 5-Day Job Search' and offers it for free on her website.

She encourages viewers to subscribe to her channel for more videos.