# Feature Friday: Express-2 Avatars

Next-gen avatars with expressive gestures and voices.

Explore the future of Synthesia’s avatars with this deep dive into **Express-2**. In this session, we broke down how this next-generation avatar technology works, how to make the most of its dynamic features, and what’s coming next.

### Here's what you'll learn:

- **Express-2 Gestures & Voices**: Intentional gestures based on your script and voice, plus new voices to bring different tonalities for a more expressive delivery.
- **Dynamic Storytelling**: Use Swap Shot to create cinematic, engaging experiences with smooth scene changes.
- **Future of Avatars**: Demo of prompting for Selfie Avatars powered by Express-2 gestures and a sneak peek from Sunar Solai, Senior Product Manager, on what’s coming next.

Review this session and apply our tips when you start experimenting with Express-2 Avatars!

#### More resources:

• [Selfie Avatars - Synthesia Documentation](https://docs.synthesia.io/docs/selfie-avatars#/)

• [How do I create a Selfie Avatar? - Synthesia Knowledge Base](https://help.synthesia.io/en/articles/10262229-how-do-i-create-a-selfie-avatar-beta)

• [Swap shot effects - Synthesia Knowledge Base](https://help.synthesia.io/en/articles/11886805-how-do-i-use-swap-shot-effects-to-switch-avatar-angles-or-zoom-levels#h_0f1d255ddf)