The term ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) is a neologism that refers to an experience characterized by a static or tingling sensation in the skin that usually begins on the scalp and runs through the back of the neck and the upper part of the spine. You may compare it to tactile auditory synesthesia and may overlap with shivering. It is a subjective experience of “low-grade euphoria”, characterized by “a combination of positive feelings and a static tingling sensation on the skin”. It is most commonly triggered by auditory or visual stimuli, and less commonly by intentional attentional control. If you are an ASMR content creator, you will know how important it is to maintain the illusion of the universe you have created. In general, voiceovers are not added to this kind of video, but for those occasions in which it is necessary, a good option to not break down the fourth wall is to use Text-To-Speech software, especially in the case of those who work with their own voice. That’s why today we’re going to talk about Woord‘s Text-To-Speech tool and how to take advantage of it for your ASMR videos.
Why Woord‘s Text-To-Speech ASMR Videos
Woord is a free online TTS software with a variety of useful features. It contains more than 50 languages, including a variety of dialects; it also allows one to choose between masculine, feminine, or non-binary voices. All of these features are available for free, allowing you to test the service before purchasing the premium version. Premium voices, a Chrome plugin, an SSML editor, an MP3 download, and up to 20,000 characters each month are all included in the free edition. With this program, you may also adjust the voice’s speed and format. However, we recommend that for professional or commercial use you buy a Pro subscription, as they are low cost and ready for commercial use. Also, with the premium versions of Woord, you 100% own intellectual property for all files.
How To make Voiceover With Woord?
Using Woord is really simple since its interface is extremely intuitive. One of the advantages of this Text-To-Speech converter is that you can convert any file to text, such as PDF; but also images or gifs, among others. So, this is how to do it:
- First, you must choose the format in which your text is written; some of the options you can choose from are pdf, txt, doc(x), pages, odt, ppt(x), ods, non-DRM epub, jpeg, png. You can also type directly on the SSML editor.
- Once you do this, select some settings for the audio: gender of the voice, the language of the voice and, voice pace, and device profiles.
- Finally, press the button ‘speak it!’ and it’s ready; the audio will be ready in a few seconds. You can listen to it before downloading and go back if it needs some more editing.
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