{"id":8310,"date":"2025-06-26T12:06:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.presto.cz\/?p=8310"},"modified":"2025-10-02T15:22:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T13:22:56","slug":"ai-dubbing-in-practice-what-it-can-and-cant-do-and-when-to-call-in-the-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.presto.cz\/en\/ai-dubbing-in-practice-what-it-can-and-cant-do-and-when-to-call-in-the-experts","title":{"rendered":"AI dubbing in practice: what it can (and can\u2019t) do \u2013 and when to call in the experts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/www.presto.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kamil-pekergin_avatar-48x48.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.presto.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kamil-pekergin_avatar-96x96.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-48 photo' height='48' width='48' \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">Kamil Pekergin | Key Account Manager<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Artificial intelligence is increasingly transforming fields once reserved for professionals, including dubbing and voice-over. Today, you can hear video content that sounds remarkably natural, even though the voice wasn\u2019t recorded by a&nbsp;human, but generated by technology.<\/strong> <strong>But what\u2019s really behind these polished results? And more importantly \u2013 does AI dubbing make sense for your projects?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In our webinar&nbsp;\u201cAI Dubbing in Practice\u201d, co-hosted with Lenka Lidinsk\u00e1 from our AV team, we explored how AI can transform dubbing workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And now, thanks to that same team, you can watch the session in English\u2014yes, <strong>they used AI to localise the Czech original<\/strong>! This is a&nbsp;real showcase of what our AV experts can deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you&#8217;ll find a&nbsp;quick recap, including practical insights and answers to the most common client questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not a&nbsp;magic wand, but a&nbsp;tool with real potential<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest myths we wanted to address is that AI dubbing is a&nbsp;\u201cclick-and-done\u201d solution. Yes, some tools can quickly convert text into digital speech, but the result often lacks nuance, consistency, and clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the webinar, we walked through a&nbsp;real-world workflow step by step, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>transcript cleanup and preparation of source text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.presto.cz\/en\/translations-list-of-languages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">translation<\/a> with cultural and contextual adaptation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>voice selection (including cloning the original speaker if needed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>adjustments to emotions, pace and timing, and alignment with video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"991\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.presto.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Navrh_bez_nazvu.webp\" alt=\"AI dabing - p\u0159eklad\" class=\"wp-image-8027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.presto.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Navrh_bez_nazvu.webp 991w, https:\/\/www.presto.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Navrh_bez_nazvu-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.presto.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Navrh_bez_nazvu-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>We use <strong>professional-grade tools<\/strong>, primarily the Dubformer platform, which offers far more control and quality than standard consumer options.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The questions clients ask us \u2013 and the honest answers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When we talk with clients, certain questions come up time and again. They\u2019re specific, practical, and often right on target. Here are the ones we hear most \u2013 with answers that might help you too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How natural does the output sound?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>With the right setup and human supervision, very natural. AI voices can now handle emotional tone, pacing, and emphasis but a&nbsp;trained proof-listener is still essential to ensure the result flows naturally and matches both the language and video timing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can you choose a&nbsp;specific voice or tone?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes \u2013 including cloning a&nbsp;specific speaker\u2019s voice (like a&nbsp;CEO). All voice cloning is done with proper legal consent, of course.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can we handle AI dubbing in-house?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>It depends on the scope. For repetitive internal content (like training videos), in-house work can make sense but for multilingual, high-stakes, or client-facing content, it\u2019s often more effective to work with a&nbsp;partner. What matters most: linguistic quality, time saved, and clean workflow.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What about accents or less common languages?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Options are expanding fast. The key is a&nbsp;solid source recording and careful post-production, which our AV team handles in-house.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How much does it cost?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>AI dubbing is typically <strong>around half the price<\/strong> of traditional dubbing \u2013 with much faster turnaround. There\u2019s no need to book a&nbsp;studio, actors, or directors. Once ready, production can begin almost immediately.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>When does AI dubbing make the most sense?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>It\u2019s especially useful for companies that produce video content regularly: training, onboarding, product explainers, internal communication, or social media. It\u2019s a&nbsp;fast, cost-effective way to localise content into multiple languages without sacrificing clarity or tone.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p>We often hear concerns that \u201cAI will replace voice actors.\u201d The reality is different.<br>AI dubbing expands the possibilities \u2013 it makes localisation accessible even in cases where budget constraints would otherwise prevent it, and it allows the creation of entirely new types of content. In many cases, both approaches can work side by side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to hear it in action?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re curious about how AI dubbing really sounds, you can now <strong>watch the full webinar in English<\/strong>, prepared with help from the same AV team that works on client projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PRESTO: AI dubbing in practice \u2013 when does it work great and when is it not enough? (Webinar)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LWdmSF2DhO0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in seeing how AI dubbing handles your own content, <strong>we\u2019re currently offering a&nbsp;complimentary sample: a&nbsp;one-minute dubbed version created from any video<\/strong> <strong>you send us<\/strong>, included with your first order of 4 minutes or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We support <strong>English<\/strong>, <strong>Czech<\/strong>, and <strong>Slovak<\/strong>. Need a&nbsp;different language? We frequently work with <strong>German<\/strong>, <strong>French<\/strong>, <strong>Spanish<\/strong>, and <strong>Italian<\/strong>, and can support others such as <strong>Polish<\/strong> or <strong>Portuguese<\/strong> upon request. It\u2019s a&nbsp;great way to test the technology in a&nbsp;real-world scenario. 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