What’s changed in filmmaking?
From the Golden Age of cinema, now accessible content is making its way to everyone’s screen. All you need is a good iPhone and a trusty mic, and you, too, can be a YouTube star. The definition of filmmaker has broadened as the costs of entry get lower, but that doesn’t mean that the challenges are different.
Today’s filmmakers are constantly seeking ways to streamline production and maximize creative freedom, all while staying on budget. The rise of AI tools in the industry is just the next step in this process, helping to solve these age old challenges in groundbreaking ways.
TTS technology is a prime example, offering filmmakers an efficient way to produce high-quality dialogue on demand. With the right text-to-speech tool, you can bring characters to life and fine-tune dialogue across a range of projects, from animation and voice dubbing to promotional content and narration.
Here are just a few types of film production that benefit from TTS:
- Voice dubbing and character work: Bring animated or secondary characters to life quickly and experiment with unique voice profiles.
- Narration for trailers and documentaries: Add gravitas to trailers and a professional touch to documentary narration.
- Background character dialogue: Fill in background scenes with clear, realistic voices that add depth without the need for additional actors, and use Voice Cloning to fill in scenes with different dialogue
Practical benefits of AI voices for filmmakers
It’s undeniable that AI text-to-speech provides filmmakers with budget-friendly options and added flexibility that make creative exploration easier than ever. Let’s take a look at a few more ways that AI is revolutionizing the industry.
Probably the most standout benefit of text-to-speech is its ability to streamline production—allowing filmmakers of every size to make quick retakes and adjustments without needing to call back voice actors / rerecord sections / hire new actors. AI gives you the freedom to tweak dialogue on the fly, which is especially useful during fast-paced productions.
Beyond the money and the convenience, AI voiceovers offer flexibility for testing creative options. With the ability to try out various voice profiles, accents, and tones, filmmakers (and those in other industries — hello gamemakers) can explore a wide range of character possibilities and refine each voice to fit perfectly.
Tips for using text-to-speech to perfect film dialogue
So, are you ready to make the most of TTS in your production? Here are our expert tips to get the best results from your AI voiceover for highly immersive dialogue.
Adapt your script for audio
Not all scripts flow naturally in audio form. Choose clear, concise language that translates smoothly to spoken dialogue. Our expert tip? Read your script out loud while writing it to catch any awkward phrasing or overly complex words that may trip up the flow.
Choose your Voice carefully
Think about your audience and your character’s personality to determine the best voice profile. ElevenLabs’ Voice Library includes thousands of voices, so you can explore options and choose the one that aligns best with your character and the tone of your scene.
Adjusting for emotion and cadence
Small adjustments in speed, pitch, and emotion can make a big difference.
In the Voiceover Studio, ElevenLabs allows you to customize voice elements for added nuance, like slowing down for suspense or adding warmth to character dialogue, bringing scenes to life with subtle, impactful changes.
Layering with sound design
Finally, don’t forget to enhance dialogue by blending it with ambient sounds or background audio. Paired with music or sound effects, AI sounds even more immersive, helping the voiceover blend seamlessly into your scene.
(Plus, why not give AI-generated sound effects a try — no more expensive FX studio required)