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Synthesia
22 Jun 202303:54

TLDRDiscover Synthesia, a tool that revolutionizes video creation. With a simple interface and a variety of templates, avatars, and languages, anyone can produce professional training videos. Customize your video with colors, logos, images, text, and music. Edit with the built-in screen recorder and generate videos with subtitles. Synthesia makes it easy to create multilingual content and share videos for feedback or embed in courses.

Takeaways

  • ๐ŸŽฅ Synthesia is a tool that can transform the way you create training videos.
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Requires only a computer, internet connection, and Synthesia to get started.
  • ๐Ÿ“ Offers a variety of templates for different learning and development scenarios.
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Features over 125 unique avatars that can speak more than 120 languages.
  • ๐Ÿคณ Allows users to create their own avatars with just a few minutes of footage.
  • ๐Ÿ“‘ Easy to input scripts in almost any language.
  • ๐ŸŽจ Customizable with color changes, logo uploads, and Shutterstock integration for images and videos.
  • โœ‚๏ธ Includes a built-in screen recorder and editing tools for trimming and cropping.
  • ๐ŸŽต Option to add text, music, and animations to enhance the video's appeal.
  • ๐Ÿ”— Once generated, videos can be shared, downloaded as MP4, or embedded in courses or LMS.
  • ๐ŸŒ Demonstrates how to quickly create videos in different languages, like Spanish, with a translated script.

Q & A

  • What is Synthesia and how does it transform video creation?

    -Synthesia is a tool that allows users to create training videos easily. It transforms video creation by enabling anyone with a computer and basic internet connection to make professional-looking videos with a variety of features like avatars, language options, and editing tools.

  • How many avatars are available in Synthesia and what languages do they speak?

    -Synthesia offers over 125 unique avatars, each capable of speaking more than 120 languages.

  • Can you create your own avatar in Synthesia?

    -Yes, you can create your own avatar in Synthesia with just a few minutes of footage.

  • What is the first step in creating a video with Synthesia?

    -The first step in creating a video with Synthesia is to select a template, such as a classic training scenario.

  • How do you add a script to your Synthesia video?

    -You paste the script into the script box in Synthesia. The script can be in almost any language.

  • What customization options does Synthesia provide for video editing?

    -Synthesia allows you to change colors to match your brand identity, upload your logo and brand assets, add relevant images and videos from Shutterstock integration, add text on screen, and add music.

  • What is the purpose of the built-in screen recorder in Synthesia?

    -The built-in screen recorder in Synthesia allows you to record your screen and then trim and crop the recording to fit your video scene.

  • How do you animate elements in Synthesia to achieve a polished look?

    -In Synthesia, you can animate elements at the end of the video creation process to give your video a professional and polished appearance.

  • What does Synthesia include when you generate a video?

    -When you generate a video in Synthesia, it automatically includes subtitles.

  • How can you share or use the videos created with Synthesia?

    -You can share the generated videos with your team for feedback, download them as MP4 files, or embed them in courses, internal academies, or your Learning Management System (LMS).

  • How quickly can you create a video in another language with Synthesia?

    -With Synthesia, you can create a video in another language, such as Spanish, by simply copying and pasting your translated script and pressing the generate video button again.

  • What is the process for booking a live product tour with Synthesia?

    -To book a live product tour with Synthesia, you can follow the link provided below the video.

Outlines

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๐ŸŽฅ Introduction to Creating Training Videos with Synthesia

Mark introduces himself and the process of transforming a raw video script into a polished training video using Synthesia. He explains the need for a computer, internet connection, and Synthesia to create professional-looking videos. Mark walks through the steps of selecting a template, choosing an avatar, pasting the script, and customizing the video with colors, logos, images, and music. He also mentions the ability to add subtitles and share the video for feedback.

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Keywords

๐Ÿ’กSynthesia

Synthesia is a video creation tool that allows users to generate videos with virtual avatars speaking multiple languages. In the video, it is used to transform a simple script into a professional-looking training video. The tool offers a variety of features such as avatar selection, language options, and customization capabilities, making it a powerful tool for creating engaging content.

๐Ÿ’กAvatar

An avatar in the context of Synthesia refers to a digital representation or character that can be customized to resemble a real person or be entirely fictional. The video script mentions selecting an avatar, indicating that Synthesia provides a range of avatars that can be used to give a personal touch to the training videos, with the added ability to create custom avatars.

๐Ÿ’กTemplate

A template in Synthesia is a pre-designed layout or framework that users can start with to create their videos. The script mentions selecting a template for a classic training scenario, which suggests that templates are designed to streamline the video creation process by providing a starting point that aligns with common video types.

๐Ÿ’กScript

The script is the written content that will be spoken by the avatar in the video. The video script emphasizes the importance of pasting the script into Synthesia, which can be in almost any language, highlighting the tool's versatility in creating multilingual content.

๐Ÿ’กTone of Voice

The tone of voice refers to the emotional quality or style in which the script is delivered by the avatar. In the video, the narrator selects 'calm' as the tone of voice, indicating that Synthesia allows users to control not just what is said, but also how it is said, adding depth to the video's communication.

๐Ÿ’กBrand Identity

Brand identity encompasses the visual elements that represent a brand, such as colors, logos, and fonts. The script mentions changing colors and uploading logos to match brand identity, showing that Synthesia allows for customization to ensure videos align with a company's visual brand strategy.

๐Ÿ’กShutterstock Integration

Shutterstock is a stock media supplier, and its integration with Synthesia allows users to enhance their videos with relevant images and videos. This feature is mentioned in the script as a way to 'spice things up' with brand assets, indicating that Synthesia offers resources to enrich the visual appeal of videos.

๐Ÿ’กText on Screen

Text on screen refers to the addition of written text within the video itself. The script discusses adding text and positioning it correctly, which is crucial for conveying information or emphasizing points within the video content.

๐Ÿ’กScreen Recorder

A screen recorder is a tool that captures what is displayed on a computer screen. Synthesia includes a built-in screen recorder, as mentioned in the script, which allows users to record their screen and incorporate it into their videos, providing a way to demonstrate processes or include additional visual content.

๐Ÿ’กAnimation

Animation in the context of video creation refers to the process of giving movement to still images or elements to create the illusion of life. The script talks about animating elements to achieve a polished look, suggesting that Synthesia provides features to make the video more dynamic and visually appealing.

๐Ÿ’กSubtitles

Subtitles are text displayed on screen that represent the spoken words in a video. The video script mentions that once a video is generated, it includes subtitles, indicating that Synthesia automatically provides this feature to make videos more accessible to a wider audience.

Highlights

Transforming training videos from traditional to advanced with Synthesia.

Requirements: one computer, basic internet connection, and Synthesia.

Interface resembles slide creation but with enhanced features.

Access to a variety of L&D templates for different training scenarios.

Over 125 unique avatars available, each speaking more than 120 languages.

Option to create a personalized avatar with a few minutes of footage.

Ability to paste scripts in almost any language.

Selection of voice tones to match the video's mood.

Customization options for colors, logos, and brand assets.

Integration with Shutterstock for relevant images and videos.

On-screen text addition and positioning for better communication.

Inclusion of music and built-in screen recorder for comprehensive video creation.

Trimming and cropping features for precise video editing.

Animation of elements for a polished video finish.

Opportunity to book a live product tour for deeper insights into Synthesia.

One-click video generation with included subtitles.

Easy sharing and downloading options for team feedback.

Embedding capability for courses, internal academies, or Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Quick language translation and video generation in Spanish as demonstrated.

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