# Instant Animated Message Apps The Headcast Platform Creates Animated Voices Instantly By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-05-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animated-message References: [fastcocreate](http://www.fastcocreate.com/1683002/headcast-adds-animation-to-tweets) & [headcastlab](http://www.headcastlab.com/) Allowing user to send "visual tweets," Headcast's animation platform records your voice and instantly produces a [lip-syncing animation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animate-ai2) to go with it. The animation can then be sent to communicate your message. Each recording is limited to one minute to ensure brevity. In a demonstration of Headcast's technology, an app simulating British actor Stephen Fry was released. The app broadcasts messages from the actor. Fry's thoughts and communications are sent straight to the app for you to enjoy in full animated style. In addition, it responds to interaction like the real Fry would. The company is currently acquiring more clients to develop apps based on [famous personalities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-personas1). With [instant animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yepic-ai), celebrities and brands can create a personal connection beyond text. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Visual Communication:** The trend of using animated messages for efficient and engaging communication opportunities on digital platforms. - **Celebrity Animation:** The trend of creating apps that showcase famous personalities through instant animation, enabling a unique and immersive user experience. - **Interactive Messaging:** The trend of incorporating interactive elements into animated messaging apps to enhance user engagement and personalization. ### Where This Applies - **Digital Communication:** The industry that can benefit from using instant animated message apps for more effective and engaging communication in various contexts. - **Entertainment:** The industry that can leverage celebrity animation apps to enhance fan engagement and offer immersive experiences beyond traditional media. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The industry that can harness the power of interactive messaging apps to create personalized and compelling brand campaigns to attract and engage customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Synthetic AI Presenters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/videogen-ai.md) - [Email Video Message Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocal-app.md) - [Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converstory.md) - [AI-Powered Voiceover Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevenlabs-app.md) - [Voice Recording Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-voice.md) - [AI Animation Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text2motionai.md) - [Screen-Recording Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-messaging-platform.md) - [AI Video Spokespeople](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humva.md) - [AI Identity Synthesis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-to-voice.md)