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Who is producing the Text-to-speech software?
Producing a voice in minutes through some artificial intelligence(AI) is a trend for saving lots of money to make quick voice-over work for video; this technology is called “text to speech ” or TTS, and the exciting part is that these AI voices are created by using human voices. So the machine produces the actual human voice; what does it mean? We’ll discuss this in detail and share some great things about voice-over and AI machine-driven voices.
Some promising voice talents lend their voice to these companies and sell their voices for a lifetime royalty fee; that means a voice talent is selling their voice forever, and people use it at such a low price. Logically, a voice talent is producing their self-competitor; how does it sound? Don’t you think it’s challenging for a voice talent to compete with a computer-generated voice?
Regarding choices for the text-to-speech voices in a specific language, there are not many options available in the current scenario, and you may find few choices in the male or female voice-over category in Indian languages. But if we filter out the languages from AI-based applications, that software will give you 2 or 3 options in each language. To some extent, it sounds natural, but it doesn’t mean the voice created by the machine provides you with natural modulation in the vocal tone.
Text-to-Speech(TTS) Voice Overs
In TTS, a voice talent will get a one-time fee for recording a huge voice-over volume. A voice talent never claims or points out their recorded Text to ask for compensation for the projects, which their voice would have recorded by the machine. It is not surprising to say that; A voice talent might hear some of the voice-overs in their voice created by Ai voice software, which they have recorded for the text-to-speech software. TTS has many limitations on skills and emotions.Text-to-speech(TTS) is limited to a few choices and with a flat modulation. It will not be used for dubbing, voice acting, and other regular voice-over projects where modulation is required. Maybe in the future, anything can happen.
Text-to-speech vs Human voice?
Human Voice
A human voice can record the desired results according to the requirements, with different takes and varieties, and in a natural conversational style. With the rise of competition in the voice-over market, some talents don’t charge too many fees.
If we have to dub the movies, Human voices are the only option for perfect lip-syncing or dubbing projects, at least for this century. There is a need for casting in dubbing; without pitching, we cannot get excellent voice-over results in the dubbing of the films. At this point, the skills of voice talents earn massive respect for their dubbing talent.
With all the voice talents out there, let’s get ready to compete with another competitor, AI, to text-to-speech voices made by Human voices—All the best to all the voice talents preparing to compete with the AI applications.
Can a voice talent work with Text-to-speech development companies?
Yes, voice talent can work with text-to-speech companies, but they should always sell their voices in terms of lifelong royalty fees and fair payments for the sessions separately. Since in text-to-speech software, a voice talent’s voice is used for life long term, the price for such recording should be different from the regular voice-over projects and television commercials.
Future of text-to-speech
the future of TTS technology is characterized by greater personalization, naturalness, and integration across various sectors. As AI advances, TTS will continue transforming communication and accessibility, providing significant benefits in everyday life and specialized applications.
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