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Narakeet helps you create narrated videos quickly.

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In this quick tutorial, we'll show you how to experiment with text-to-speech

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easily.

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First, use the audio project type to try things out

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Even if you make videos from powerpoint presentations, this is the best way to

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quickly test the narration.

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After signing in, select the option to create a new audio file from a script.

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This lets you test voice options in seconds instead of waiting for large files

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to upload and process.

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Enter some text into the script field, and click the preview button.

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In a few seconds, you'll hear Narakeet reading your text.

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(Charles) "How does this sound?"

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Tip number 2: Use the drop down menus above the script box to quickly select a

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different voice.

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Various voices can read things differently, so experiment a bit to hear how

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they sound.

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Make sure to check out a few voices from the menu.

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(Bruce) "How does this sound?"

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For a few more options, click the Plus button next to the voice box.

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The menu will expand, and you'll be able to select the voice volume and speed.

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Tip number 3: For advanced configuration, use stage directions

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The preview tool supports all the Narakeet audio stage directions.

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You can, for example, create a dialog between several voices using the voice

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stage direction in the script.

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(Bruce) "How does this sound?"

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(Kylie) "It sounds amazing!"

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Tip number 4: Upload an existing script from your text editor directly into

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Narakeet.

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Use the Upload File button to test longer scripts without typing them again or

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copying and pasting.

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You can upload script from Word documents or plain text files.

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Tip number 5: to speed up experimentation, preview parts of your script

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separately.

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With longer scripts, it's often useful to test individual sentences.

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Highlight a section in the script box before clicking the preview button.

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Narakeet will read out just the selected text.

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(Bruce) "Facebook acquires Ireland"

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Try out these tricks now at Narakeet.com.