Im from England, London and was wondering if there is any software which allows me to input my voice accent to output an American one. Similar to the "VC voice changer" software however with accents rather than deeper or higher voice(s). (It's for a video im making and I cant do american accents) thanks.
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American accent software?
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I know of singing software, but nothing that would change your accent, without spewing out a totally different voice. I'm sure that on this board, one of the many Americans will be happy to lend some words and send you an MP3. What kind of project are you doing?
I'm sure someone would be happy to do it for a favor. Perhaps, you could post a link to the script?
I doubt seriously that there is such a puppy that 1) you could afford (maybe the CIA and MI5 have something like that), and 2) would outweigh the simpler option of Scoop's suggestion of asking an American to record for you.
Well, as I understand it, you can go voice first and then animate the lip-sync afterward.
If the animation is already done and you're adding sound, music and voice after the fact, then yeah, it'll be more difficult I suppose. The reader will have to have a copy of the video in front of him/her as they work. In order to create a lip-sync, you'd have to break down each vowel and consonant in a sound program wave-form and match it exactly to the lip movements.
Anyone know more about adding voice afterward in an animation?
I think your best bet, if you can't find anyone in England that can do an American accent, is to do a collaboration with a college student at an American university. If your animation is solid, you shouldn't have difficulty finding somebody.
Thing is, though, I was under the impression that the average Brittish actor found it quite easy to do American. Am I wrong? I think you should try to network with local college actors, first.
Finally, though I've never done animation, I believe it can work either way -- you can do audio first, then match animation, but I think the norm is to do animation first, and match audio.
Thing is, though, I was under the impression that the average Brittish actor found it quite easy to do American. Am I wrong? I think you should try to network with local college actors, first.
Finally, though I've never done animation, I believe it can work either way -- you can do audio first, then match animation, but I think the norm is to do animation first, and match audio.
Welcome to indietalk, Commanda.
I would be very surprised if there wasn’t an American living in
London somewhere who would do this for you. Throw in a few
pounds as an incentive - maybe provide a meal. At the very least
Cracker's suggestion would work. Many actors in England study
the various American dialects.
I would be very surprised if there wasn’t an American living in
London somewhere who would do this for you. Throw in a few
pounds as an incentive - maybe provide a meal. At the very least
Cracker's suggestion would work. Many actors in England study
the various American dialects.
I have a feeling the program you are looking for doesn't exist. That is, unless you want Stephen Hawkings in your animation, then you can record it really easy
Seriously, though. Just find an american or someone who can do a (good) american accent.
There are many Americans in Britain and several are involved with the film industry. Unfortunately, some that I know have not maintained their old email addresses. Still, it shouldn't be hard to find some. There are probably clubs that they frequent or just inquiries to fellow filmmakers you know.
Wanna find an American? Go to a sports bar, while Sunday NFL football is on TV. We Americans love some football. Real football. Not the silly kind in which you actually use your foot to control the ball. 
Wanna find an American? Go to a sports bar, while Sunday NFL football is on TV. We Americans love some football. Real football. Not the silly kind in which you actually use your foot to control the ball.
This is true. There is a Packers bar somewhat near my place, I had never noticed it. But I was out with a friend who is from Wisconsin and she took me there. It was like I stepped into fucking Fond du Lac or something. Everyone there was from Wisconsin and dressed like it and talked like it. It was completely 'twilight zone.'
So, yes, if you can find an American bar, that would be a great place. Also, there are always lots of tourists in London, right? They might be more keen than an american football 'macho' man
Also, there are always lots of tourists in London, right? They might be more keen than an american football 'macho' man
That's an even better idea.
Alright cheers for the replies, yeah it probably doesn't exist I know there is software such as VC voice changer but its useless for Young American accents. Secondly my acting is terrible lol, I burst out laughing when on camera, Im more of a creative, script-writer guy with wacky ideas. Im starting another animation course in November at a professional college (hoping to eventually emigrate) and will ask around there.
A couple of years ago I worked with Alex Mactavish
at Lip Service. She hooked me up with several voice
over performers. Couldn't hurt to contact them even
if you don't have much money to spend.
at Lip Service. She hooked me up with several voice
over performers. Couldn't hurt to contact them even
if you don't have much money to spend.
Im trying my best to do most of it by myself lol and only being 18 I'm not very wise nor do I work Im still a student just with big ambitions. Cheers for the support though but I think Im going to wait a little while, plus the script isn't fully wrote out. I'm still planning, wrote about 4 pages.
Bullocks! I don't think you should wait, at all. Perhaps you don't contact the potential voice-talent until you've got some animation to show for, but being 18 and jobless shouldn't stop you from moving forward with your filmmaking plans.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6ALySsPXt0