Should I order an authentic French voice talent or use AI ?

You may be interested or even tempted by the progress made in recent years with voice synthesis or artificial intelligence.
Indeed, one can question the potential gains in terms of cost or speed. However, be aware that synthetic voice offerings are paid: monthly, yearly, or sometimes per word. On the other hand, consider the limitations: once the result is obtained, you don't really have a choice to modify something that doesn't work. For example, the pauses between words, the emphasis on certain passages, bringing the text to life.

As for speed, let's be frank: do you sincerely need a recording in 5 minutes flat? Know that I deliver most of my recordings the same day I receive the order. And of course, I can make modifications right away, just let me know!

So, think about the numerous advantages:

1. Quality and authenticity of the voice: Professional voice actors bring a sound quality and authenticity to their performance that is often difficult to reproduce with synthesized voices. Voice synthesis software can sometimes sound mechanical or artificial, which can hinder the listener's experience.
2. Expressiveness and emotion: Voice actors are trained to convey emotions and give life to words. They can adjust their tone, intonation, and rhythm according to the context, making the content more engaging and understandable for the audience.
3. Adaptability and flexibility: Voice actors can easily adapt to the project's requirements and the client's specific needs. They can vary their voice based on characters, tone, or required style, which is hard to achieve with generic voice synthesis.
4. Correction and re-recording: If modifications are needed after the initial recording, it is easier and more efficient for a voice actor to re-record the necessary parts with clear instructions. In contrast, with voice synthesis, it can be more complex to correct and adjust errors, and the final result may seem less natural.
5. Consistency and brand identity: If your project requires a recognizable and distinctive voice, a voice actor can be your best option. A consistent voice helps reinforce the brand identity and create a unique vocal identity.
6. Consideration of cultural nuances: For multilingual projects or those targeting audiences from different cultures, voice actors can better adapt to linguistic nuances, accents, and specific cultural subtleties.
7. Privacy respect: In some cases, the use of artificial intelligence voice synthesis software can raise privacy issues, as they can potentially reproduce someone's voice without explicit consent.
8. Brand image: If your project aims for a high-end or professional approach, a quality voice actor can contribute to strengthening the brand image.
9. By choosing a human voice actor, you are entrusting your money to an individual who specifically takes personal involvement in your project. In a time when our societies are disrupted by paradigm shifts, let's maintain certain values such as authenticity and sharing.
10. Let's not forget that a voice actor is an individual who loves their profession and takes pleasure in interpreting texts. If we automate all our activities, we will quickly become bored and devalue ourselves by thinking that a machine has more worth than a human being. Let's take pleasure in our work!