About this episode
The episode discusses the potential and limitations of studio-free dubbing using AI voices, featuring insights from industry experts.
Is studio-free dubbing really around the corner? AI voices are improving fast. But can they truly replace actors – and should they? In our latest Globally Speaking Podcast episode, Michael Wayne (Head of Media & Entertainment at RWS) and Justin Beaudin (Founder & CEO of Adapt) come together to separate what’s possible from what’s pure hype. They unpack: * Where synthetic voices really work * Where they still fail * And what it’ll take to realistically rival traditional dubbing Hear why “one-click magic” isn’t real, and get some insights on how to create dubs that scale fast, stay true to your brand and actually sound right. If you’re weighing up AI vs human dubbing, or figuring out how to combine both in real workflows, this episode is for you. P.S. Don’t miss Justin’s brilliant “layer cake” breakdown of the AI stack – plus the quick-fire round where both guests tackle the tough questions.
People in this episode
Host: Michael Wayne
Guest: Justin Beaudin
Topics covered
- AI voices
- dubbing
- media and entertainment
- synthetic voices
- human dubbing
- workflow integration
Keywords
- studio-free dubbing
- AI voices
- synthetic voices
- traditional dubbing
- media
- entertainment
- dubbing workflows
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RWS, Adapt
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