How to Create Actors and Assign Voices in Kukarella

While tools like Descript and Adobe Premiere let you work with recorded voices, Kukarella helps you create dynamic dialogues using AI voices. Multiple voices make your content more engaging than single-voice narration - they create natural conversations, add drama through character conflict, and keep listeners intrigued by distinct personalities. This guide shows you how to create actors and assign voices to each character's lines in Kukarella. You can follow the written instructions below or watch our video tutorial for a visual walkthrough.

Creating Your First Actor

Getting started with actors in Kukarella is straightforward. To create your first actor, navigate to Dialogues.ai in Kukarella and click the "+" button. You'll be prompted to choose a name for your actor, which you can always change later. You can also create actors directly from the dialogue menu while working on your script, giving you flexibility in your workflow.

Choosing the Perfect Voice

Kukarella offers a rich selection of voice options to suit your needs. When you're selecting a voice, you can listen to samples for each option and choose between different accents, such as British English. Many voices come with various speaking styles, similar to Instagram filters – they add different characteristics to the base voice.

Some voices offer an impressive range of styles, including chatty, angry, cheerful, shouting, unfriendly, terrified, friendly, and whispering. This variety allows you to find the perfect voice for each character in your dialogue. You can preview each style by playing sample audio, helping you make the best choice for your project.

Assigning Voices to Your Dialogue

You have two main approaches to assigning voices to your dialogue. For precise control, you can click on individual dialogue lines and select the desired actor from your created list. This method works well when you want to carefully craft each character's presence in the dialogue.

If you're working with multiple lines that should share the same voice, you can save time by using bulk assignment. Simply select multiple dialogue lines at once and choose an actor to assign to all of them. This feature is particularly useful when working with longer scripts or when one character has multiple consecutive lines.

Customizing Actor Profiles

Making your actors distinctive and organized is simple in Kukarella. You can upload custom avatar images to help you visually identify different actors, rename them as your project evolves, and adjust their voice styles. This customization helps you maintain a clear overview of your project, especially when working with multiple characters.

Importing and Exporting Actors

Once you've created the perfect actor profiles, you can save time by reusing them across projects. Kukarella allows you to export your actor settings and import them into new projects. This feature is especially useful when you're working on a series or multiple related projects that share the same characters.

Making Changes and Adjustments

You might wonder if you can change an actor's voice after assigning it – and yes, you can! You can modify an actor's voice settings at any time, and the changes will apply to all lines assigned to that actor. This flexibility allows you to experiment until you find the perfect voice for each character.

When testing different voices, take advantage of the voice sample feature to preview how they'll sound. You can try different styles with the same base voice and switch between voices easily until you find the right match. For the best results, try to choose voices from the same voice family to maintain consistent quality throughout your project.

Planning Your Project

Before diving into voice assignments, take a moment to plan your casting. Consider how many distinct voices you'll need and test voices thoroughly – what sounds good in a sample might feel different in context. As you work, try to keep voice styles consistent for each character to maintain a professional feel. Remember to name your actors clearly and use custom avatars to make them easy to identify.

Ready to get started? Watch our tutorial video for a visual walkthrough of these features, or dive right in and start creating your first actor in Kukarella.

Need more help? Email us at support@kukarella.com and we'll be happy to assist you.