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Would you recommend this product?
VictorCEO, Synthesia
Maker
Hey there hunters! 👋
Make your own AI video here: https://www.synthesia.io/request...
When we founded Synthesia almost three years ago we had a vision to make it easier to create video content for everyone.
But not just a little easier; our goal was to introduce a paradigm shift in how we think about media production from something we record with cameras to something we program with computers.
Today is a special moment on our journey as we launch what was once a fragile dream – a self-service platform that could transform text to a realistically looking video in minutes.
It took a lot of tears, sweat, long nights, semi-manual projects and blue-sky R&D to get to this point.
This product is still in public beta. But we’re really excited to see Fortune 500 companies and even small startups already using it for all sorts of purposes and unleashing previously untapped creativity with video.
And we're just at the beginning. The media production pipeline is being reinvented, driven by the ability of neural networks to imitate the real world. In 10 years bedroom directors will be able to create Hollywood films on their laptops.
If you're interested in our long-term vision, have a read here: [https://medium.com/@vriparbelli/...]
Feel free to ask me and the Synthesia team anything here!
@vriparbelli Victor, the ability to upload own audio appears not to be available in the plan I just signed up for (30 euro a month). How much is the corporate plan (which the system indicates I need to do upload audio) - I can't see anywhere to upgrade or what the cost is?
@vriparbelli Another question. on this page https://www.synthesia.io/#schedu... - there was more of a selection of voice actors, but I don't see them when I log on ?
Peter ThaleikisDeveloper & Indie Hacker
Congrats on launching @vriparbelli! Looks like a very interesting area to in!
VictorCEO, Synthesia
Maker
@aj_o_flaherty Hi AJ, I'll have a member of our team reach out regarding enterprise plan and for you to try out audio uploads :)
The section of the website you're looking at talks about custom avatars and that's what you're seeing here (those who are not on the platform). But more avatars coming soon!
Thanks for the support!
VictorCEO, Synthesia
Maker
@aj_o_flaherty can you send me the email you signed up with or ping us in the chat? thanks!
Check this out as well - . Such a clever product!
That's seriously awesome. 2 questions...
1- What does pricing look like? I generally avoid products that don't display pricing of some sort. Only because most of the time there's a bit of a catch.
2- I saw that you said you're working on uploading your own voice. How close are things to being able to do this with your own person? For instance, I do courses and it would be nice to have my team able to create some of those for me potentially. Not sure what that looks like on our end, but it's seriously cool!
Jakob MarovtGrowth @Synthesia
Maker
1) The basic account that gives you up to 10 videos / month costs currently while in beta only $30 / month. You can set it up yourself here: https://www.synthesia.io/create-...
2) This already works on our enterprise plans - companies are already using their own custom avatars and uploading voices if they want to. Best to talk to our sales team about this if you're interested (sales@synthesia.io)
Sai Indra ReddyDigital Marketing Strategist
@synthesia @jmarovt I agree with jeff on pricing.
I have subscribed to beta version thinking I can get access to all features ,limited by number of videos.
But then there are restrictions on uploading own voice,translation and using own avatar.
I understand that these might cost high and hence the restriction,but then things can be more clear.
Jakob MarovtGrowth @Synthesia
Maker
@synthesia @digital_maryada Sorry Sai, I can understand that. Will make it more clear soon it's not our intention to mislead anyone.
Sai Indra ReddyDigital Marketing Strategist
@jmarovt I have been following the trends with descript/lyrebird,synthesia since quite some time, so I'm sure it's not a mislead.
But a clear picture on pricing makes it easier for people instead of contacting support for all the extra stuff.
Anyways congrats on your launch on producthunt,hope people subscribe to experience how great a tool this is :)
Have a nice day.
Jakob MarovtGrowth @Synthesia
Maker
@digital_maryada Yes, totally agree. For now I've linked to this pricing page before you create an account. We'll make it even more obvious soon. Thanks for help: https://help.synthesia.io/knowle...
Steffen HedebrandtPassionate Marketer
Holy moly. Video is about to change. This tech is incredible... And a bit frightening 😱
Nigel MorrisAngel investor, advisor and director
@steffen_hedebrandt - yes the tech is incredible, and yes it will be game changing. One of the reasons I invested though is the commitment of Victor, Steffen and the team to make Synthesia a good actor in a fast emerging space. This is critical and why they are building trust as well as excitement.
@steffen_hedebrandt @nigeldmorris1 That's good to hear. This product is both fascinating and a bit unnerving, but it's exciting to see how this evolves.
You should offer the ability to define the way the actor ends the sentence...(smiling, questioning, intonation up/down) - this would add a huge realism to the end result as it can sometimes feel a bit flat otherwise
Jakob MarovtGrowth @Synthesia
Maker
@andy_freeburn1 Great points Andy. Working on it!
VictorCEO, Synthesia
Maker
@andy_freeburn1 thanks for the feedback Andy - keep an eye out as we're constantly improving!
Nigel MorrisAngel investor, advisor and director
The product itself is great - with very strong tech and usability. I would also recommend the company as well as the product. A key reason why I invested is the commitment of Victor, Steffen and the team to make Synthesia a good actor in a fast emerging space. This is critical in synthetic media and why they are building trust as well as excitement.
Shreyas NivasCo Founder, CEO @ Replica
Excited to see you guys launch this, nice work Victor and team! Love the UX and vision statement too :)
Since a lot of comments are asking about voice - that can be done by integrating with our AI voice actors.
https://www.producthunt.com/post...
Mina SamaanTech Investor
This is awesome, UX is on point. Can't wait for the first synthetic news channel!
VictorCEO, Synthesia
Maker
@mina_samaan neither can we!
Such an awesome product! I work at WPP and we have been early adopters. Synthesia allowed us to transform the way we think of training materials. The team have also been fantastic partners all along. Try it out today! Congrats @vriparbelli
Nigel MorrisAngel investor, advisor and director
@danielverten1 - that is great to hear. It also has real potential to solve some of the issues around creating personalised marketing content at scale in a media world of almost infinite inventory.
@nigeldmorris1 absolutely!