The question isn’t whether to use video as a marketing tool—86 percent of companies do, and 93 percent of marketers consider it “important” to their overall strategy. How can you make your videos more entertaining than those of your competitors? This is why we are here to show you how to add text-to-speech to your videos.
Narration—yes, the humble voiceover—is a vital technique for getting your messages across successfully, as anyone who has tried to build an industry explainer video can attest. It can make your information far more consumable than the competition’s if used effectively.
But don’t go out and buy microphones just yet. You may make rapid video voiceovers directly from your script using text-to-speech (TTS) technology. Continue reading to learn how to add text to speech to video material, as well as all the benefits it provides.
Why use TTS when you can record your own narration? It’s surprisingly tough to create audio content that doesn’t sound unprofessional unless you’re a trained voice actor—and hiring a voice actor, as well as studio time, is both expensive and time-consuming. Text-to-speech has the added benefit of being incredibly adaptable. You can easily type out a new screenplay and generate the audio from your own computer if you need to update the content of your film. That’s a lot more efficient—and much less expensive—than chasing down your voice talent and scheduling another recording session.
1-Create a Script.
You may not need to write a word if you’re making information-heavy content with a lot of text on the screen; instead, extract some of the on-screen text and add it to your vocal script. This will provide you more room for visuals and make the experience more engaging. If you’re going to use TTS for emphasis, make a list of your main points. You’ll need to write down everything you want to say before converting it to speech.
2-Use a TTS Production Tool to Enter Your Text.
We highly recommend you use Woord for this step. Woord is a free online TTS with a variety of interesting features. It lets you pick a language from a variety of nations and voices. It also lets you choose whether you want a male, female, or gender-neutral voice. This, as well as the languages, are available for the duration of the free trial, allowing you to acquire a feel for the service before committing to the premium version.
To get started with Woord, go to www.getwoord.com and click “Online reader” or install the Google Chrome extension on your computer. After that, write your script on the whiteboard or import it. Then, select your preferred gender, language, pace, and format, and click ‘Speak It’ to double-check that everything is in order. Finally, if you’re satisfied with the results, save the audio file to your computer.
For additional information, go to FAQGetWoord.
3-Download the Files and Import Them into Your Video Editing Software
Download audio files in the format of your choice after the script sounds perfect—MP3s are normally appropriate for text-to-speech video applications. Now, simply import the file into your preferred video editor, combine with the current soundtrack, and your narration is ready to go—all without having to record a single word. That’s all there is to it when it comes to adding text to speech to video material.