It's a great concept but it's a long way from being useful to me
I tried a dummy scripts with 2 different actors as I figured out how the software works.
I was impressed by the AI text to Voice as it has inflection and pauses and it sounds "almost" natural.
I was NOT impressed with the video though.
The first try had a very creepy feel to it as the lips didn't sync well and the actor was so stiff. The weird blinking seemed unnatural too.
The second try was even worse. The lips moved like an animal eating grass.
I'm not sure if you can watch but here's the link to the 2nd try https://login.deepword.co/video/b47y6a6qcfl4yh8c98
I also found the clothing to be inappropriate, mainly because it was ill-fitting and didn't align with what I expected.
Finally, if the actors could start off with a smile, it would make a big difference.
I'd suggest that the developer invest in more actors, and have the clothing category be something like "office" with classic, well-fitting office attire (suits), "smart casual" with work-appropriate or Sunday-best clothes, "casual" with on-trend clothes, "formal" for parties and perhaps only a few actors have the "medical" attire.
I also suggest that they permit body movement so that it is more natural.
Finally, for the actors, it's good to see a range of ethnicities and different body shapes/sizes. I'd like to see this expand though, along with more age range.
I also didn't find any female actors that I would believe to be CEOs or Executives.
But, more than anything, they need to work on making the face react more naturally.
Ankush_DeepWord
May 9, 2024Hey there Sumo-ling,
Thanks so much for your honest feedback and review.
Regarding the second video you tried with poor lip sync, this issue is fairly uncommon and is a result of specific combinations of certain video actors with certain voices. We have already removed/fixed several of these combinations and are working to seek out and remove the rest ASAP! If you could submit a support ticket via the website, we can also credit your account for any time lost from these poor results!
Regarding the actors, yes, we agree there is much room for improvement. That is why we are currently filming another 6 or so video actors that will be conventionally attractive, in very well put together professional clothing, smiling, and with more realistic body movements. These should be released within 3-4 weeks. We will let all users know when they are live.
Thanks again so much for your feedback! If you ever run into any other questions or issues, feel free send a support ticket via the website or to contact@deepword.co. We are working to make DeepWord everything everyone needs it to be!
Best,
Ankush
DeepWord
Thanks