How to Create Voiceover Using Google Cloud Text to Speech
TLDRIn this informative video, Nian Roby from LearnVue demonstrates two methods to create text-to-speech voiceovers using Google Cloud. The first method involves setting up a Google Cloud account, enabling the Cloud Text-to-Speech API, and using an API key with the Wavenet extension for Chrome to convert text into speech. The second method is simpler, utilizing an audio capture extension and Google Cloud's interface to input text, select language and voice, and record the speech. Both methods are user-friendly and provide a quick way to generate voiceovers with over 200 voices and 40 languages available.
Takeaways
- ๐ Create a Google Cloud account to access the Text-to-Speech API.
- ๐ Use the search bar on the Google Cloud homepage to find the Text-to-Speech API.
- ๐ณ Provide credit card information for verification, but no charges will be made until after the complimentary credit is used up.
- ๐ Generate and restrict an API key for security reasons to prevent unauthorized use.
- ๐ Install the Wavenet extension from the browser's web store to facilitate the text-to-speech process.
- ๐ Copy and paste text into the character counter to ensure it meets the API's character limit.
- ๐ Right-click selected text to access the Wavenet extension for converting text to speech.
- ๐ Repeat the process for the entire article until completion.
- ๐ง For an alternative method, install an audio capture extension to record the speech.
- ๐ Choose your desired language, voice, speed, and pitch settings in the Text-to-Speech interface.
- ๐ฑ Use the audio capture extension to record the speech after selecting the speak option.
- ๐พ Save the final audio file after the recording is complete.
Q & A
What are the two methods presented in the video for creating a text-to-speech voiceover using Google Cloud?
-The video presents two methods: Method one involves setting up a Google Cloud account, enabling the Cloud Text-to-Speech API, and using the Wavenet extension for Chrome to convert text to speech. Method two is simpler, using an audio capture extension to record speech generated by typing or pasting text into the Google Cloud Text-to-Speech interface.
How many voices and languages can one choose from using Google Cloud's Text-to-Speech tool?
-With Google Cloud's Text-to-Speech tool, one can choose from over 200 voices in more than 40 languages.
What is the complimentary credit amount provided by Google Cloud when signing up for a new account?
-Google Cloud provides a complimentary credit of 300 units when signing up for a new account.
What is the cost for processing more than one million characters using the Wavenet invoices in the free version of the API?
-If you want to process more than one million characters using the Wavenet invoices in the free version of the API, you will have to pay $16.
Why is it important to restrict the API key when creating credentials in Google Cloud?
-It is important to restrict the API key because it functions like a password and should not be shared with anyone. Sharing it could allow others to use your account resources without authorization.
How can one download an audio file using the Wavenet Chrome extension?
-After pasting your API key into the Wavenet Chrome extension and copying the text into the character counter, you right-click the selected text, choose the Wavenet option from the context menu, and select 'Download smp3' to download the audio file.
What is the purpose of the audio capture extension used in the second method?
-The audio capture extension is used to record the speech generated by the Google Cloud Text-to-Speech tool. It allows users to capture and save the audio output directly from the browser.
How can one change the language, voice, speed, and pitch of the speech in the Google Cloud Text-to-Speech interface?
-In the Google Cloud Text-to-Speech interface, you can choose your desired language and voice from the provided options. Additionally, you can toggle the speed and pitch to customize the speech output according to your preferences.
What is the process of recording speech using the audio capture extension after generating it with Google Cloud Text-to-Speech?
-After generating the speech using Google Cloud Text-to-Speech, you click on the audio capture extension that you have downloaded earlier to start recording. Once the speech is generated, you go back to the audio extension and click 'finish' to save the audio file.
What is the prerequisite for using the first method of creating a text-to-speech voiceover using Google Cloud?
-The prerequisite for using the first method is having a Google Cloud account. You need to sign up, verify your phone number, and provide credit card information for the final step of the account setup.
How does the complimentary credit of 300 units work in the context of Google Cloud's Text-to-Speech API?
-The complimentary credit of 300 units allows new users to try out the Google Cloud Text-to-Speech API without incurring charges. Users can process up to one million characters with Wavenet voices before they need to consider payment for additional usage.
What should one do if they have doubts or questions about the methods presented in the video?
-If viewers have doubts or questions about the methods or anything else, they are encouraged to leave a comment below the video. The presenter, Nian Roby from LearnVue, promises to reach out and help as much as possible.
Outlines
๐ข Introduction to Google Cloud Text-to-Speech
The video begins with an introduction by Nian Roby from LearnVue, who outlines two methods for creating text-to-speech voiceovers using Google Cloud. The tool offers a wide selection of over 200 voices in more than 40 languages. The presenter emphasizes the need for a Google Cloud account and guides viewers through the sign-up process, including setting up billing information and enabling the Cloud Text-to-Speech API. The free version of the API allows processing up to one million characters for WaveNet voices, with an option to pay for additional usage. The video then instructs viewers on how to create and restrict an API key for security purposes and concludes the first method by showing how to use the WaveNet Chrome extension to convert text into speech and download the audio files.
๐ง Method Two: Using Audio Capture Extension
The second method described in the video is a straightforward approach to creating text-to-speech voiceovers. It involves installing an audio capture extension from the browser's web store and using the Google Cloud website without signing in. The presenter demonstrates how to input text into the 'Put text to speech into action' box on the Google Cloud site, choose the desired language and voice, and adjust the speed and pitch. To record the speech, the viewer is instructed to use the audio capture extension to start recording when the text-to-speech function is initiated. Once the recording is complete, the viewer can save the audio file. The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to subscribe for more content, ask questions, or seek help in the comments section.
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Keywords
๐กGoogle Cloud
๐กText-to-Speech
๐กVoiceover
๐กAPI Key
๐กWavenet
๐กComplimentary Credit
๐กAudio Capture Extension
๐กLanguage Selection
๐กVoice Selection
๐กSpeed and Pitch
๐กSMP3
Highlights
Two methods are demonstrated for creating text-to-speech voiceovers using Google Cloud.
Google Cloud offers over 200 voices in more than 40 languages.
To get started, create a Google Cloud account and enable the Cloud Text-to-Speech API.
The free version of the API allows processing up to one million characters for WaveNet voices.
For the first method, an API key is required and should be kept secure.
Install the WaveNet extension from the browser's webstore and paste your API key.
Copy text into a character counter and use the WaveNet extension to download the audio.
For the second method, use the Audio Capture extension to record speech from the Google Cloud website.
Select your language, voice, and adjust speed and pitch as desired.
Record the speech using the Audio Capture extension and save the audio file.
Both methods are quick and simple to use for creating voiceovers.
The video provides a step-by-step guide for both methods.
The presenter is Nian Roby from LearnVue.
Complimentary credit of $300 is available upon sign-up.
The API key restricts access to prevent unauthorized use of account resources.
The video includes a demonstration of how to use the WaveNet extension.
The Audio Capture extension allows for easy recording of speech from the Google Cloud Text-to-Speech service.
The process is explained in a user-friendly manner suitable for beginners.
Subscribers can get additional help and support through comments.