The algorithmic explosion we've seen in recent months has given rise to new automatic services, and one field especially benefited by this is translation, transcription, and subtitle generation. The brand-new service Dübverse points in that direction, offering support for 29 languages and an online editor that lets us correct any errors.
We all know that YouTube doesn't do a good job with subtitles. The platform removed its collaborative system in July 2020, citing a combination of "little use, spam, abuse, and poor quality", but when we see its algorithm in action, its errors range from tragic to hilarious. The advance of artificial intelligence in online services has allowed us to access alternative tools like Riverside AI and FreeSubtitles.ai, with more than decent results. However, today we decided to explore Dübverse, which also adds video dubbing to the equation.
How to dub videos automatically with Dübverse
The first thing to mention is Dübverse's freemium profile. Its initial trial grants a total of 50 credits (with watermarks on videos), which equal about 13 minutes of dubbing, or 50 minutes of subtitles. Then we choose the type of work: Video dubbing, subtitle creation, or text-to-speech. For dubbing tasks, Dübverse offers compatibility with several online services, including YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook/Instagram, and TikTok. In the final phase, Dübverse asks us to choose the "destination language" and the voice we prefer for the dubbing.
The rest is a matter of waiting, and Dübverse's delay logically depends on each video's duration. As for the results, I must admit that I wasn't too impressed. In my first test, Dübverse slowed down the video so the dubbing would 'fit' with the content, while in the second it sped up the dubbing, and had some stumbles. Access to the "Studio" (essentially an online editor) is vital to detect and correct the most serious errors. The Redraft mode lets us adjust the dubbing and subtitles in general, and Retune is used to change specific words, or replace the dubbing voice with another in certain passages.
Anyway, Dübverse is at version 0.7.3, and its managers request feedback at every step, which suggests they want to improve. The Pro version costs $29 per month and doubles the number of credits, in addition to removing watermarks and enabling processing of videos longer than half an hour. Give it a try!
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