Introduction
This knowledgebase article provides a comprehensive guide on leveraging the powerful ‘Animate from Audio’ feature within Adobe Express. Designed to offer users an innovative way to bring their content to life, Animate from Audio allows you to transform your voice or uploaded audio files into animated avatars seamlessly. Whether you’re an academic or a student, this feature opens up exciting possibilities for creating engaging and interactive multimedia content.
Contents
1. Adobe Express: Animate from Audio
2. Creating a new ‘Animate from Audio’ workflow
3. Contact Us
Adobe Express: Animate from Audio
With Animate from Audio, you can effortlessly generate animated characters that mirror your voice or the audio input you provide from over 200 pre-created characters. Once complete, the project can then be downloaded in video format and shared with your audience, or seamlessly integrated into your designs within Adobe Express. The use of these animated characters adds a personalised touch to your content, enhancing its visual appeal and engagement potential.
Using this guide, you will be shown how to use the Animate from Audio feature, from getting started with creating your animated character to exploring its various customisation options.
Animate to Audio character Workflow
The following is a step-by-step guide to creating a character that is lipsynced to a voice recording in Adobe Express.
1. Navigate to the Adobe Express home page and click on “Video” under the “Welcome Message” at the top of the page.
2. Search the “Video Quick Actions” menu and click on “Animate from audio“.
3. Choose a character by clicking on “Character” from the options available.
4. Customize your video by selecting a background image or uploading one from your device under “Background“. It should also be noted that the character can be resized and moved around the screen
5. Determine the size of your video by selecting “Size“. Opt for auto-sizing for social media platforms or choose the “Custom” option to set specific dimensions.
6. Begin the recording process by selecting “Record“. Alternatively, you can import an audio file from your device by clicking on “Browse” (Adobe Podcast is recommended for separate audio recording).
7. Depending on the length of the video you recorded (maximum 2 minutes), audio will take some time to process the outputted character.
8. Once you’re satisfied with your creation, click on “Download” to save the file.
9. Alternatively, choose “Open in Editor” to further enhance your animated character within Adobe Express for use in designs.
Contact Us
If you would like to discuss any of the above in more detail or explore any of the more advanced options of this feature, please don’t hesitate to contact the Digital Learning Specialists, who are more than happy to arrange bespoke coaching and mentoring sessions.
They are contactable at elearning@tees.ac.uk & Adobehelp@tees.ac.uk