{"id":144,"date":"2025-01-15T14:55:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ypod.cymru\/about\/?page_id=144"},"modified":"2025-01-15T15:11:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T15:11:51","slug":"llais-welsh-translation-and-lip-sync-for-video-production","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ypod.cymru\/about\/llais-welsh-translation-and-lip-sync-for-video-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Llais"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welsh translation and lip-sync for video production.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Llais<\/em> project represents a pioneering initiative aimed at exploring the potential impacts and ethical implications of utilising artificial intelligence (AI) for lip-syncing in Welsh to English video content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project seeks to assess how AI technologies can be fine-tuned and packaged for various markets, thereby enhancing the accessibility and distribution of Welsh-language media globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Objectives and Scope<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The project is focused on the following objectives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+ Investigating the effectiveness, ethics, and cost-efficiency of AI-driven lip-syncing in Welsh-language video production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+ Providing opportunities for translators and dubbing artists to create new services tailored for training, corporate video markets, and television production companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+ Engaging with industry stakeholders to understand concerns and insights related to AI in the creative sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Llais<\/em> project is positioned to drive significant advancements in the Welsh-language media landscape by harnessing AI technology responsibly and ethically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By addressing industry concerns and incorporating stakeholder feedback, Llais<\/em> aims to enhance the accessibility and quality of Welsh content while promoting inclusivity and representation on a global scale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A comprehensive report<\/a> detailing testing outcomes and lessons learned will be provided at the end of the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Behind the scenes filming of the Llais project.
<\/a>Actor: Tom Mumford; Camera: Ian Smith, Auntie Margaret productions; Tech partner: Robin Moore, Shwsh; Project mgt: Aled Jones, Y Pod Cyf<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Click here to download the full Llais report<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Behind the scenes filming of the Llais project.
<\/a>Actors: Melanie Owen, Tom Mumford, Camera: Ian Smith, Auntie Margaret productions.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Video examples:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The videos below are for researching the effectiveness of AI in synchronizing Welsh and English audio and were recorded for the Llais research and innovation project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the testing phase, Llais<\/em> filmed two actors: a female and a bearded male, both proficient in Welsh. The filming took place in an innovation studio in Cardiff, with a professional camera operator overseeing the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The actors were recorded in both languages to facilitate effective comparison and assessment. Four different AI models were employed during this testing phase to evaluate their effectiveness and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A comprehensive testing report detailing the findings and lessons learned from this phase can be found in Appendix A of the Llais Final Report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Llais<\/em> project has yielded several important insights from both the research conducted and the testing process. These learnings will play a crucial role in shaping the project\u2019s development and informing the creation of a viable business model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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