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I’ve always wanted to share more of my design process and experiences on video. But I’ll be honest, I’ve never felt comfortable on camera, not even in my native Spanish, let alone English.
Today I finally took a moment to test Akool’s free plan to see if a digital clone could bridge that gap.
The results are surprising, but I’m torn. If the ideas and the strategy are 100% mine, does the AI delivery take away from my brand value? Or is it just a realistic way to scale and reach a global audience?
I’d love to hear your honest take. Is this a smart move or does it feel too "fake" for a professional profile?
In my opinion, I don’t think the AI-generated voice sounds bad, but maybe using your own voice + English subtitles would help bridge that gap you’re talking about even more.
Thanks, Asif! I totally agree that subtitles are a great bridge. The combo of a real voice + subtitles definitely feels more authentic. Appreciate the feedback!
Gracias, Yeti! Totalmente! Quizás lo mejor sea ir por algo así! Me ilusionaba la idea de el avatar creando contenido solo jajaja pero creo que para eso falta un poquito aun
Better to scale
Exactly! That’s the main point :D
Perfect 👍
Thanks, Sarah! Glad you liked the experiment. 😊
You're right, trust is built on honesty, and sometimes the 'messy' parts are what make a brand human. Recording raw definitely feels more vulnerable and real, but the clone helped me skip the frustration of the language gap for a moment. It's a tricky balance between using tech...
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