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==Voices and TTS Programs== | ==Voices and TTS Programs== | ||
− | As any good viewer and aspiring videomaker should be aware, the videos are nigh useless without the voices and programs. As such, | + | As any good viewer and aspiring videomaker should be aware, the videos are nigh useless without the voices and programs. As such, there are provided download links of Nick's own personal backups. |
− | + | Additional SAPI5 voices and online TTS resources can be found [https://mike9012.neocities.org/ here] or [https://datajake.braillescreen.net/tts/ here]. | |
<h3>TTS Voices</h3> | <h3>TTS Voices</h3> | ||
− | *[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1pyWzHEkSqBNDNib21JWEV6MVk L&H American English (SAPI5 Michael and Michelle | + | *[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1pyWzHEkSqBNDNib21JWEV6MVk L&H American English](SAPI5 Michael and Michelle) |
− | *[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1pyWzHEkSqBd0V6aUM2ODhwWm8 L&H British English voices] (Seen as | + | *[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1pyWzHEkSqBd0V6aUM2ODhwWm8 L&H British English voices] (Seen as Peter and Carol) |
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1pyWzHEkSqBMXNYUlpIaHN2N2M Sam and Friends] | *[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1pyWzHEkSqBMXNYUlpIaHN2N2M Sam and Friends] | ||
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1pyWzHEkSqBRGdqVlhIY09kaDQ Freddy and Brutus] | *[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1pyWzHEkSqBRGdqVlhIY09kaDQ Freddy and Brutus] | ||
+ | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20240504034007/https://datajake.braillescreen.net/tts/sapi_voices/Win7_TTS_Voices_v1.1.exe Microsoft Anna and Lili] | ||
+ | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20240504034115/https://datajake.braillescreen.net/tts/sapi_voices/WinXP_TTS_Voices_v1.3.exe SAPI5 Sam, Mike, Mary] | ||
+ | |||
<h3>TTS Programs</h3> | <h3>TTS Programs</h3> | ||
− | *[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1pyWzHEkSqBT2RUWnZBaUtyNW8 Speakonia] (Version 1.0, discontinued by CFS-Technologies | + | *[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1pyWzHEkSqBT2RUWnZBaUtyNW8 Speakonia] (Version 1.0, discontinued by CFS-Technologies; ''possibly no longer usable?'' Registration info can be found in [[Starter_Kit/Tutorial:_Exporting_Audio_using_Speakonia|this]] tutorial) |
− | *[http://www.cross-plus-a.com/balabolka.htm Balabolka] (Version 2.15, still getting updates as of | + | *[http://www.cross-plus-a.com/balabolka.htm Balabolka] (Version 2.15.0.828, still getting updates as of October 2022) |
+ | *[http://studiocenter.nkrs200.co/ nkrs200's Studio Center] (Version 4.0.109 (Thunderhawk), consistently getting updates as of September 2019 with a full functioning portable version in the works) | ||
+ | |||
+ | <h3>Creating your own TTS voice</h3> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Voice cloning can be done either the traditional way, or with generative AI. Training or running an AI model needs a powerful GPU and a few gigabytes of video RAM if running locally. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Traditional methods=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20240504005735/https://datajake.braillescreen.net/tts/CircumReality/MNLPX64.7z CircumReality NLP editor] (discontinued since 2009, slow at rendering the model) | ||
+ | *[https://github.com/alexram1313/text-to-speech-sample CMU-based simple TTS tool] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===AI-based methods=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | *[https://huggingface.co/spaces/coqui/xtts Coqui TTS] (company shut down) | ||
==Video Editors== | ==Video Editors== | ||
− | For as important as the voices are, without a video editing program you won't be getting anywhere. | + | For as important as the voices are, without a video editing program you won't be getting anywhere. VEGAS Pro is a rather good option, but good luck finding a legal version that's affordable. VEGAS Movie Studio is the cheaper half of VEGAS, but it has considerably fewer features than Pro. Most people started out with Windows Movie Maker and eventually grow to a different video editor. Or don't. There is [[davemadson|at least one YouTuber]] who didn't leave WMM behind for a very long time (he eventually switched to Wondershare Filmora). |
− | + | [https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1pyWzHEkSqBUHMtSVVLOV9PdTg Windows Movie Maker 2.6] can still be downloaded right here. | |
− | But if you need more editing power, | + | But if you need more editing power, a few free VEGAS-like editors exist, but it's unknown whether these are actually used by the TTSC. |
+ | '''''This list is incomplete, more video editing programs may be out there''''' | ||
===Free basic video editors=== | ===Free basic video editors=== | ||
− | *[[wikipedia:Windows Movie Maker|Windows Movie Maker]] | + | *[[wikipedia:Windows Movie Maker|Windows Movie Maker]] (discontinued as of 2017)<sup>[[File:WinIcon.png]]</sup> |
− | *[[wikipedia:iMovie|iMovie]] | + | *[[wikipedia:iMovie|iMovie]]<sup>[[File:AppIcon.png]]</sup> |
+ | *[https://openshot.org/ Openshot Video Editor] | ||
+ | *[http://www.videosoftdev.com/free-video-editor VSDC Free Video Editor]<sup>[[File:WinIcon.png]]</sup> | ||
+ | *[https://clipchamp.com/en/ Microsoft Clipchamp] (web or Windows) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Paid basic video editors=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | *[https://www.nchsoftware.com/videopad/ Videopad Video Editor]<sup>[[File:NoLinuxIcon.png]]</sup> | ||
+ | *[https://filmora.wondershare.com/ Wondershare Filmora]<sup>[[File:NoLinuxIcon.png]]</sup> | ||
+ | *[https://www.techsmith.com/video-editor.html Camtasia]<sup>[[File:NoLinuxIcon.png]]</sup> | ||
+ | *[http://www.videosoftdev.com/video-editor-pro VSDC Video Editor Pro (there is a free version available on their website, however)]<sup>[[File:WinIcon.png]]</sup> | ||
===Free advanced video editors=== | ===Free advanced video editors=== | ||
− | *[https://hitfilm.com/express/ HitFilm Express] | + | *[https://hitfilm.com/express/ HitFilm Express]<sup>[[File:NoLinuxIcon.png]]</sup> |
*[https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve DaVinci Resolve] | *[https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve DaVinci Resolve] | ||
+ | *[https://kdenlive.org/en/ Kdenlive] | ||
+ | *[https://www.blender.org/ Blender's video sequence editor mode] | ||
+ | *[https://shotcut.org/ Shotcut] | ||
===Paid advanced video editors=== | ===Paid advanced video editors=== | ||
− | *[[ | + | *[https://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/us/vegas-pro/ VEGAS Pro]<sup>[[File:WinIcon.png]]</sup> |
+ | *[https://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/us/vegas-movie-studio/ VEGAS Movie Studio]<sup>[[File:WinIcon.png]]</sup> | ||
*[https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html?promoid=KLXLV Adobe Premiere Pro] | *[https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html?promoid=KLXLV Adobe Premiere Pro] | ||
*[http://www.serif.com/movieplus/ Serif MoviePlus] | *[http://www.serif.com/movieplus/ Serif MoviePlus] | ||
+ | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Cut_Pro_X Final Cut Pro X]<sup>[[File:AppIcon.png]]</sup> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Paid software not made as editors but used as editors=== | ||
+ | *[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/powerpoint Microsoft Office PowerPoint]<sup>[[File:NoLinuxIcon.png]]</sup> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <sup>[[File:AppIcon.png]]</sup> = Apple products only | ||
+ | <sup>[[File:WinIcon.png]]</sup> = Windows only | ||
+ | <sup>[[File:NoLinuxIcon.png]]</sup> = Not available on Linux | ||
+ | <sup>[[File:NoAppIcon.png]]</sup> = Not available on Apple products | ||
+ | <sup>[[File:NoWinIcon.png]]</sup> = Not available on Windows | ||
==Character Design== | ==Character Design== | ||
Of course, what's a video without characters? ...several different genres, but not the kind we're going for here. You'll probably want [[Microsoft Sam|Sam]], [[Microsoft Mike|Mike]], and [[Microsoft Mary|Mary]], as well as other characters that you've either created or "borrowed" from other YouTubers. | Of course, what's a video without characters? ...several different genres, but not the kind we're going for here. You'll probably want [[Microsoft Sam|Sam]], [[Microsoft Mike|Mike]], and [[Microsoft Mary|Mary]], as well as other characters that you've either created or "borrowed" from other YouTubers. | ||
− | But how about ''designing'' them? What will you go for? (Examples are Sam | + | But how about ''designing'' them? What will you go for? (Examples are Microsoft Sam since he is the most significant) |
<gallery widths="176" orientation="none" position="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="176" orientation="none" position="center" spacing="small"> | ||
− | MICROSOFT SAM SPRITE TRANS.png|A Sprite? | + | File:MICROSOFT SAM SPRITE TRANS.png|A Sprite? (courtesy of Joey Slikk) |
− | Microsoft Sam(Lucia-chansans).jpg|A human? | + | File:Microsoft Sam(Lucia-chansans).jpg|A human? (courtesy of Lucia-Chansan) |
− | Sam-1-PTT.png|A circle? | + | File:Sam-1-PTT.png|A circle? (courtesy of juggalombre) |
− | Sam (davemadson).jpg|A dave? | + | File:Sam (davemadson).jpg|A dave? (courtesy of [[davemadson]]) |
− | Sam Golden ROFL-47 2.png|A blobby figure? | + | File:Sam Golden ROFL-47 2.png|A blobby figure? (courtesy of Thunderbirds101) |
− | Sam.png|A stick figure? | + | File:Sam.png|A stick figure? (courtesy of Thunderbirds101) |
− | + | File:SamPony.png|A pony? (If you're brave...) (courtesy of juggalombre) | |
− | Preview.png|????? | + | File:Preview.png|A 3D model? (courtesy of AceOfSpadesProduc100/Smaybius) |
+ | File:SamJoe404 Sam (2015-17).png|A Denpa Man? (courtesy of SamJoex) | ||
+ | File:Wii U SamJoe Sam.png|A Mii Character? (courtesy of SamJoex) | ||
+ | File:CDiFanSam.png|A Computer? (courtesy of CDiFan237 and various others) | ||
+ | File:Mike9012 Microsoft Sam.png|A Pokémon? (courtesy of Mike9012) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Quite a lot of ways to choose, huh? Not to worry! Those are just the beginning! You could use several different ways! Computers, Miis, Roblox models... heck, even come up with your own! | Quite a lot of ways to choose, huh? Not to worry! Those are just the beginning! You could use several different ways! Computers, Miis, Roblox models... heck, even come up with your own! | ||
− | I would suggest making a list of the characters you want in your TTS | + | I would suggest making a list of the characters you want in your TTS universe, followed by each of their voices. Here's an example, using the Cast List for [[Project Take Two]], done in OneNote 2010: |
[[File:PTTCast.png|frame|center]] | [[File:PTTCast.png|frame|center]] | ||
− | As you can see, the characters are listed nicely in a 3-column table: A row for the character's '''Name''', their '''Color''', and their '''Voice'''. This helps keep the list | + | As you can see, the characters are listed nicely in a 3-column table: A row for the character's '''Name''', their '''Color''', and their '''Voice'''. This helps keep the list organized (and then you can use the "To-Do" feature to check off completed concepts.) |
+ | |||
+ | Alternatively, you could use Google Drive's office programs (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc) or Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc) if working with another person. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Error/Sign Generators== | ||
+ | For as important as the voices and video editing software are, without an error/sign generating program/website you won't be getting anywhere. [http://atom.smasher.org/error atom.smasher.org] is the place to go for Windows 95/XP, along with multiple custom funny sign generators, as that is what older TTS video makers use every day. Unfortunately, atom.smasher.org is offline, possibly forever. If you want something that supports all of the Windows OS's, [http://studiocenter.nkrs200.co/| Studio Center] supports them all. In addition, there is [https://fairplay137.net/error/ one] in development [[User:FairPlay137| from a user]] that's been with us for a while now. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''''This list is incomplete, more error/sign generating programs/websites may be out there''''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Free website generators=== | ||
+ | *[https://barrarchiverio.7m.pl/p/error/ Barra's Error Message Generator (So far the most Atom Smasher-like generator out there)] | ||
+ | *[http://atom.smasher.org/error atom.smasher.org (BROKEN)] | ||
+ | *[https://fairplay137.net/error/ The FairPlay137 Error Central] | ||
+ | *[https://relt-1.github.io/app/ Window Creator] | ||
− | + | ===Free program generators=== | |
+ | *[http://studiocenter.nkrs200.co/ Studio Center]<sup>[[File:WinIcon.png]]</sup> | ||
+ | *[https://www.kirsle.net/errorgen ErrorGen]<sup>[[File:NoAppIcon.png]]</sup> | ||
− | + | This should probably be all you need, but it's still subject to change. |
Revision as of 23:09, 3 May 2024
Information possibly Outdated The information on this page might possibly be outdated. If you were the original writer of this page, it is highly recommended to update the page if possible. |
Do the following criteria apply to you?
- You are a new or returning TTS video creator.
- You're interested in making TTS videos.
- You need a good, safe download for the TTS voices and programs.
Well then.
Presenting...
The TTS Videomaker's Starter Kit!
This handy little page will give you everything you need to start creating your own TTS world! It'll contain links to the voices, suggestions on good video editors, and even ideas for creating your own character concepts!
You can find extra tutorials here, but let's begin with the basics.
Voices and TTS Programs
As any good viewer and aspiring videomaker should be aware, the videos are nigh useless without the voices and programs. As such, there are provided download links of Nick's own personal backups.
Additional SAPI5 voices and online TTS resources can be found here or here.
TTS Voices
- L&H American English(SAPI5 Michael and Michelle)
- L&H British English voices (Seen as Peter and Carol)
- Sam and Friends
- Freddy and Brutus
- Microsoft Anna and Lili
- SAPI5 Sam, Mike, Mary
TTS Programs
- Speakonia (Version 1.0, discontinued by CFS-Technologies; possibly no longer usable? Registration info can be found in this tutorial)
- Balabolka (Version 2.15.0.828, still getting updates as of October 2022)
- nkrs200's Studio Center (Version 4.0.109 (Thunderhawk), consistently getting updates as of September 2019 with a full functioning portable version in the works)
Creating your own TTS voice
Voice cloning can be done either the traditional way, or with generative AI. Training or running an AI model needs a powerful GPU and a few gigabytes of video RAM if running locally.
Traditional methods
- CircumReality NLP editor (discontinued since 2009, slow at rendering the model)
- CMU-based simple TTS tool
AI-based methods
- Coqui TTS (company shut down)
Video Editors
For as important as the voices are, without a video editing program you won't be getting anywhere. VEGAS Pro is a rather good option, but good luck finding a legal version that's affordable. VEGAS Movie Studio is the cheaper half of VEGAS, but it has considerably fewer features than Pro. Most people started out with Windows Movie Maker and eventually grow to a different video editor. Or don't. There is at least one YouTuber who didn't leave WMM behind for a very long time (he eventually switched to Wondershare Filmora).
Windows Movie Maker 2.6 can still be downloaded right here.
But if you need more editing power, a few free VEGAS-like editors exist, but it's unknown whether these are actually used by the TTSC.
This list is incomplete, more video editing programs may be out there
Free basic video editors
- Windows Movie Maker (discontinued as of 2017)
- iMovie
- Openshot Video Editor
- VSDC Free Video Editor
- Microsoft Clipchamp (web or Windows)
Paid basic video editors
- Videopad Video Editor
- Wondershare Filmora
- Camtasia
- VSDC Video Editor Pro (there is a free version available on their website, however)
Free advanced video editors
Paid advanced video editors
Paid software not made as editors but used as editors
= Apple products only = Windows only = Not available on Linux = Not available on Apple products = Not available on Windows
Character Design
Of course, what's a video without characters? ...several different genres, but not the kind we're going for here. You'll probably want Sam, Mike, and Mary, as well as other characters that you've either created or "borrowed" from other YouTubers.
But how about designing them? What will you go for? (Examples are Microsoft Sam since he is the most significant)
A dave? (courtesy of davemadson)
Quite a lot of ways to choose, huh? Not to worry! Those are just the beginning! You could use several different ways! Computers, Miis, Roblox models... heck, even come up with your own!
I would suggest making a list of the characters you want in your TTS universe, followed by each of their voices. Here's an example, using the Cast List for Project Take Two, done in OneNote 2010:
As you can see, the characters are listed nicely in a 3-column table: A row for the character's Name, their Color, and their Voice. This helps keep the list organized (and then you can use the "To-Do" feature to check off completed concepts.)
Alternatively, you could use Google Drive's office programs (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc) or Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc) if working with another person.
Error/Sign Generators
For as important as the voices and video editing software are, without an error/sign generating program/website you won't be getting anywhere. atom.smasher.org is the place to go for Windows 95/XP, along with multiple custom funny sign generators, as that is what older TTS video makers use every day. Unfortunately, atom.smasher.org is offline, possibly forever. If you want something that supports all of the Windows OS's, Studio Center supports them all. In addition, there is one in development from a user that's been with us for a while now.
This list is incomplete, more error/sign generating programs/websites may be out there
Free website generators
- Barra's Error Message Generator (So far the most Atom Smasher-like generator out there)
- atom.smasher.org (BROKEN)
- The FairPlay137 Error Central
- Window Creator
Free program generators
This should probably be all you need, but it's still subject to change.