Article To Video Software

12 years ago

Take a look at Instant Video Articles.

Here too is a tutorial. It's only $27 and it's pretty good.

Another great one is GFX Video Writer. It's $29.99 and if you search around, you will probably find a discount code, Icansoft (the publisher) usually offers one on every holiday. I own both programs and use them both all the time.

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TheAotopilot

12 years ago

Thanks for that, It satisfies most of my needs but not voice. I need to be able to put an automated voice on there, mine is no good, as well as the good face for radio I have the good voice for silent movies to match.

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AnniePot

12 years ago

Originally Posted by TheAotopilot

Thanks for that, It satisfies most of my needs but not voice. I need to be able to put an automated voice on there, mine is no good, as well as the good face for radio I have the good voice for silent movies to match.

Okay, then I suggest you take a look at Camtasia Studio7. The program has an automatic MS Excel plugin, and will fit your needs well. Much more expensive, but a one-time purchase, and they offer a full 30 day trial.

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AZMD

12 years ago

Originally Posted by AnniePot

Okay, then I suggest you take a look at Camtasia Studio7. The program has an automatic MS Excel plugin, and will fit your needs well. Much more expensive, but a one-time purchase, and they offer a full 30 day trial.

How can Camtasia solve the problem of "voice"?

From what I understand you will still have to "record" or add a soundtrack of some sort.

I think what autopilot is looking for is voice recognition software that will actually do the reading of the script or article.

DragonSpeak will record your voice to words but I'm not sure what to suggest to perform this task the other way around... Actually reading a written article or script and create a sound file would be the solution.

Does anybody know how to accomplish this with a software program?

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AnniePot

12 years ago

Originally Posted by AZMD

How can Camtasia solve the problem of "voice"?

From what I understand you will still have to "record" or add a soundtrack of some sort.

I think what autopilot is looking for is voice recognition software that will actually do the reading of the script or article.

DragonSpeak will record your voice to words but I'm not sure what to suggest to perform this task the other way around... Actually reading a written article or script and create a sound file would be the solution.

Does anybody know how to accomplish this with a software program?

Aaaahh... sorry, I didn't get that point. I know the Camtasia PowerPoint plugin works with speech to text, but I don't believe it reverses the process. I don't know of any program which will do that. An option would be to send the script for each video to a voice-over artist and have them make a professional recording. This would sound much better than a phoney "voice".

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AZMD

12 years ago

Originally Posted by AnniePot

Aaaahh... sorry, I didn't get that point. I know the Camtasia PowerPoint plugin works with speech to text, but I don't believe it reverses the process. I don't know of any program which will do that. An option would be to send the script for each video to a voice-over artist and have them make a professional recording. This would sound much better than a phoney "voice".

Yeah a voice over artist would probably be better than a computer generated voice. It might be a little pricey getting a good one with a clear speaking and natural sound.

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AZMD

12 years ago

Originally Posted by TheAotopilot

Thanks for that, It satisfies most of my needs but not voice. I need to be able to put an automated voice on there, mine is no good, as well as the good face for radio I have the good voice for silent movies to match.

I just went over to DragonSpeak website and in the comparison table at:

http://www.nuance.com/ucmct/groups/d.../nd_004125.pdf

It says: Text to Speech - A synthesized voice reads out loud text you
designate.

I do not know if the voice sounds natural or robotic though.

This may work for you but don't sell yourself short because many people do not like the sound of their own voice but yet come across great to other listeners.

Also, if you have Powerpoint and Windows Video Maker on your computer you can create slides in Powerpoint, save them as JPEGS and add them into Windows Video Maker and then add your soundtrack.

I hope this helps you.