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Once your script is prepared, the next step is to structure it effectively. This involves organizing your content into blocks and sub-blocks.
We will also cover best practices for different use cases and demonstrate the various actions available for blocks and sub-blocks.
Table of Contents
Now, let’s explore each topic in detail.
Blocks, Sub-blocks, and Import/Paste Preferences
Blocks correspond to paragraphs, and sub-blocks correspond to sentences. Structuring your script into blocks enhances the flow of your voiceovers and enables the creation of multi-speaker voiceovers. Furthermore, dividing blocks into sub-blocks contributes to exceptionally realistic voiceovers with precise intonation.
Creating New Blocks and Sub-Blocks
You can create multiple blocks and sub-blocks anywhere within the Script Editor.
- To add a block at the end, click “Add a Block.”
- To insert a block between two existing blocks, hover between them and click the plus (+) icon.
- To add a block at the start of the project, hover over the top-right corner of the first block.
- To add sub-blocks, simply press Enter within a block.
Structuring your script by dividing sentences into individual sub-blocks or grouping related sentences enhances the naturalness and flow of your voiceover narration.
Import/Paste Preferences and Block Labeling
- Select a block, paste your script, or upload it to the Script Editor.
- You’ll now be prompted to split your script into blocks or sub-blocks. This helps improve narration flow and supports different use cases.
- Split by Paragraph:
- Each paragraph becomes a block. You can choose to split paragraphs further into sub-blocks or keep them intact.
- This method is ideal for learning content, podcasts, and audiobooks, where delivery and pacing are key.
- If you prefer not to split sentences into sub-blocks, check the “Don’t Split Sentences” option. This approach allows you to produce voiceovers with enhanced coherence and natural rhythm.
- Splitting sentences into sub-blocks allows you to access features that help you achieve the perfect intonation and create more even-paced voiceovers.
- Split by Sentence: Each sentence becomes a block. This is best suited for video scripts or conversational content where precise control over tone and timing is essential.
- Don’t Split: The entire script is added as a single block (unless it’s too long, in which case it may be split automatically). This option is ideal for scripts such as presentation/advertisement voiceovers, where sentence breaks aren’t needed.
- Split by Paragraph:
- The Script Editor divides your script into manageable blocks and sub-blocks, offering more precise control and customization.
- For better organization, you can name these blocks. Additionally, you can apply specific voice settings at each level to achieve a more realistic audio output.
Block and Sub-Block Options
Let’s explore the block and sub-block options in the Studio to help you with script editing.
Block Options
Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner of a block to access the following options:
- Move Up / Move Down: Rearrange the order of your blocks.
- Delete: Remove the block from your script.
- Duplicate: Create an identical block with the same voice settings below the original.
- Download: Export the audio and script for that block.
- Apply Settings to Project: Apply the current voice settings to the entire project.
- Copy Block Settings: Copy and paste block settings to select blocks in your project.
Sub-Block Options
Hover to the right of a sub-block to reveal the actions menu. From here, you can:
- Move the sub-block up or down
- Delete the sub-block
- Download audio for the sub-block
Previewing Voiceover
Click on the play button on the block panel to generate the preview for the entire block. Use the play button next to that section to review a specific sub-block.