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Master Video Editing: A Comprehensive Guide on Adding AI Voice Over to VivaCut and More

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The digital world is more visual than ever, with social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Reels leading the charge. To help you stand...

The digital world is more visual than ever, with social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Reels leading the charge. To help you stand out, this tutorial will guide you through adding an AI voice over to your video content using popular video editing tools like VivaCut, Capcut, Premiere Pro, and more. You can be a beginner or a professional video editor, this guide is for everyone.

Part 1: Importing Audio into WeVideo

WeVideo is a cloud-based video editing software that's compatible with both MacOS and iOS, allowing users to upload an audio file from their device. To import audio into WeVideo, follow these steps:

  1. Open WeVideo and click on the 'Media' tab.
  2. Click on the 'Upload Media' button and select the audio file you want to import.
  3. Once uploaded, drag and drop your audio file onto your timeline where needed.

Part 2: Adding Music to VivaCut

VivaCut, a professional video editor for Android, offers a plethora of editing tools, templates, transitions, and a green screen or chroma key option. To add music to your VivaCut video:

  1. Open VivaCut and select your video content.
  2. Tap on the 'Music' button and then on 'Add Music.'
  3. Browse and select your desired audio file, then adjust the volume, speed, and position as desired.
  4. Tap 'OK' to apply.

Part 3: Adding AI Voice Over to Videos

Artificial Intelligence (AI) voice over technology can turn text into a realistic voice. It's a practical tool for YouTube videos, slideshows, and tutorials, enhancing customization and user engagement. For this, we'll use a voice generator software that supports text to speech.

  1. Write your script and input it into the voice generator software.
  2. Select the voice type and language you want.
  3. Generate the speech and download the audio file.
  4. Import the downloaded audio file into your video editing software and sync it with your video content.

Part 4: Adding Your Own Voice to Capcut

Capcut is a free video editing app for Android and iOS with intuitive editing tools. To add your voice:

  1. Open Capcut and select your project.
  2. Tap on 'Voiceover' and start recording your own voice.
  3. Once done, you can edit the voiceover by adjusting the volume, adding sound effects, and more.

Part 5: Using AI Voice on Capcut

To add AI voice in Capcut, use an external AI voice generator software to generate the speech, then import the audio file into Capcut.

Part 6: Adding AI Voice in Premiere Pro

Premiere Pro is a powerful video editing software by Adobe that offers diverse customization options. Follow the same steps as in Part 3 to generate an AI voice over and then import and sync it in Premiere Pro.

Part 7: Good Settings for AI Voice

For a smooth, natural-sounding AI voice, set the reading speed to a moderate pace, usually between 140-160 words per minute. The pitch should align with the content's context and the character of the voice.

Top 9 Video Editing Software Alternatives to VivaCut

  1. Speechify Voice Over: Speechify Voice Over is a powerful voice over app that runs in your browser. with the power of AI, it brings surprising features made simple for anyone to use. Try it free, today!
  2. VivaCut: A full-screen, professional video editor app for Android with a multi-layer timeline and chroma key.
  3. Capcut: Free video editing app with a range of effects, templates, and editing tools, perfect for TikTok and Reels.
  4. Premiere Pro: Advanced video editing software for MacOS and Windows with robust editing tools, effects, and transitions.
  5. WeVideo: Cloud-based video editor with green screen, slow motion, special effects, and more.
  6. iMovie: User-friendly video editing software for MacOS and iOS, great for creating high-quality videos.
  7. Kinemaster: Mobile and desktop video editor with multiple layers, blending modes, voiceovers, and more.
  8. Canva: Online design tool with video editing capabilities, featuring thousands of templates.
  9. InShot: Mobile video editor with music, text, glitch, and blur features. Ideal for beginners, it's available on the App Store and Google Play.

Armed with these skills and tools, you can add a unique touch to your video content and gain more subscribers on your YouTube channel or social media platforms. Happy editing!

Cliff Weitzman

Cliff Weitzman

Cliff Weitzman is a dyslexia advocate and the CEO and founder of Speechify, the #1 text-to-speech app in the world, totaling over 100,000 5-star reviews and ranking first place in the App Store for the News & Magazines category. In 2017, Weitzman was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list for his work making the internet more accessible to people with learning disabilities. Cliff Weitzman has been featured in EdSurge, Inc., PC Mag, Entrepreneur, Mashable, among other leading outlets.