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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/22/2009 03:30:46 PM · #1

Just wondering if anyone is using or have come across any GOOD sounding text to speech applications or websites?

My Co wants to put voice overs in a number of training videos but wants to go this route rather than using a professional voice...

-dave

HAAAAAAAALP!! :)

kenskid

Nikon D700

01/22/2009 03:41:55 PM · #2

If you're planning on using the canned speech that turns text to speech, I want to be at your first presentation. I'm sure there is some expensive software but the stuff I hear is not good enough for traning videos...

Originally posted by dknourek:

kenskid

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/22/2009 03:43:16 PM · #3

Try here

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

01/22/2009 04:28:58 PM · #4

Lets say they are not concerned by price at the moment...

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

01/22/2009 04:30:18 PM · #5

Originally posted by dknourek:

Lets say they are not concerned by price at the moment...

Then it would be cheaper to hire a voice-over artist -- and a public service (stimulate that economy!) as well.

alanfreed

Nikon Z9

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/22/2009 04:33:17 PM · #6

Indeed... that seems pretty odd that they'd not be concerned about price, but wouldn't hire someone to do the voice-over work. There are undoubtedly plenty of us dried up radio people who would do it for a case of beer :)

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by dknourek:
Lets say they are not concerned by price at the moment...

Then it would be cheaper to hire a voice-over artist -- and a public service (stimulate that economy!) as well.

freakin_hilarious

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

01/22/2009 04:34:56 PM · #7

It sounds to me like he means that software can be downloaded and used for free, if you know what I mean (nudge nudge, say no more, etc.). It's harder to download a person for free. :(

:) :-) ;--)

Message edited by author 2009-01-22 17:17:06.

01/22/2009 04:59:32 PM · #8

Well their main excuse is that they want the SAME voice for all the training material and this is going to be an ongoing project for at least 2 or 3 years... so if the person lets say for arguments sake gets hit by a buss then the training material will no longer be consistent...

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

01/22/2009 05:07:01 PM · #9

Originally posted by freakin_hilarious:

It sounds to me like he means that software can be downloaded and used for free, if you know what I mean (nudge nudge, say no more, etc.). It's harder to download a person for free. :(

nope, I meant that they are willing to pay for a quality product...

Lets put it in photographic terms, theres a lot of cheep sites that have kit lenses for next to nothing but these guys want L glass and are willing to pay for L quality... ;)

freakin_hilarious

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

01/22/2009 05:16:34 PM · #10

Sorry, I forgot to put in lots of smileys. I was just joshin' with ya. :)

01/22/2009 05:17:46 PM · #11

Originally posted by freakin_hilarious:

Sorry, I forgot to put in lots of smileys. I was just joshin' with ya. :)

LOL I figured from the (nudge, nudge...) ;)

Ivo

01/22/2009 05:20:18 PM · #12

Deave, look up a guy in Calgary called Lee Gaudry. We used him for many voice over projects and he is extraordinary and very reasonable. Say hi to him from me if you chat. You will not be disapponted.