First things first! Decide on the language and accent for your AI actors. With Kukarella's Dialogues AI offering an astounding palette of over 130 languages and accents, you can create a veritable United Nations of dialogue! Fancy an American cowboy, a British noble, or a French artist? You're only a click away.
Hit the 'Add Voice' button situated in the left column of the Dialogues AI interface to set things rolling. A pop-up window showcasing the extensive list of languages and accents will appear. Simply choose your preferred language or accent, and voila! A list of matching voices is at your disposal.
Sorting Voices by Gender
Once you've nailed down the language and accent, it's time to select the gender of your voice. Kukarella's AI allows you to opt for masculine or feminine voices to best match your project's requirements. A soothing feminine voice might be ideal for a calming meditation script or a tutorial video, while a stern masculine voice could provide the necessary gravitas for a business conference.
Voice Effects
When you select a voice, decide if you will be adding various effects like pitch, speed, voice, and 'say as'. These effects can drastically alter the sound of your dialogues, allowing you to fine-tune the audio to match your content perfectly.
To identify the voices which support these effects, look for the magic wand icon in the voice selector menu. It's your handy indicator of effect support: red for no support, yellow for partial, and green for full support.
To streamline your choices, use the effects filter situated at the top right corner of the voice selector modal. It shows only the voices that support all effects. You can also select the effects filter in the top right corner of the voice selector modal to show you only the voices which support all effects.
Voice Styles - Setting the Mood
To bring your dialogue to life, select the voice style that resonates with your actor's role and the mood of the dialogue. Choose from a range of styles, such as narration, newscast, friendly, or even angry.
Consider the dramatic impact of a chilling ghost story narrated in a suspenseful voice or a romantic dialogue delivered in a soft, dreamy style. To access voices supporting styles, click on the filter in the voice selector, and check the 'Styles' box.
Remember, you can always revisit and alter the voice style as you edit your actor. Moreover, you can apply different styles to different parts of your dialogue, creating a dynamic soundscape that keeps your listeners engaged.
Creating Engaging Dialogues with AI Actors
Now that you have your AI actors ready, it's time to make them interact! To create realistic and engaging dialogue, you can combine different AI actors, each with their unique voices and styles.
For example, let's say you're creating a dialogue between two characters for a podcast – a quirky startup founder and a cynical investor. For the founder, you might opt for a fast-paced, enthusiastic masculine voice in an upbeat style. For the investor, a slower, gruff voice in a skeptical style would suit. The contrast between the two voices creates an engaging and believable interaction that immerses your listeners in the conversation.
In another example, imagine you're crafting an audiobook for a fantasy tale with various characters – a brave knight, a wise wizard, and a cunning dragon. For the knight, a firm, heroic masculine voice with a confident style would fit the bill. The wizard could have a slow, measured voice, deep and filled with wisdom. The dragon, on the other hand, might possess a low, rumbling voice with a sinister style. Using different voices and styles for each character brings the story to life, making it a compelling listening experience.
Tweaking Styles and Applying Effects
As you dive deeper into the process, you may want to adjust your AI actors' styles or apply effects to better suit the progression of your dialogue or story. Maybe your knight needs to sound more determined in the face of danger, or the dragon's voice needs to become more menacing as it reveals its wicked plan. You can select the dialogue lines you wish to modify and apply new styles or effects, creating dynamic shifts in the characters' voices that reflect the changing narrative.
In a classroom setting, for instance, you might be using AI actors to bring a history lesson to life. The characters could include a confident, booming voice for a legendary monarch, a stern, authoritative voice for a military general, and a soft, trembling voice for a civilian recounting the events. As the narrative unfolds, the monarch's voice might become softer and more reflective, the general's voice more urgent, and the civilian's voice bolder and more defiant. By fine-tuning the voices, styles, and effects, you can take your listeners on an emotional journey, making the lesson more engaging and memorable.
Remember, the key is to experiment and iterate. Don't be afraid to try out different combinations of voices, styles, and effects. Each tweak, each adjustment brings you one step closer to creating a vivid, engaging soundscape that perfectly encapsulates your vision.