Allow adding pauses to beginning, middle, end of dialogue
For now, use:
https://elevenlabs.io/docs/best-practices/prompting/controls
Rather than playing the video and having them speak out of the blue, it would be better to play the video and show the original still image for the first 2 to 3 seconds before they start speaking. At the very least, having a specification that allows users to decide the number of seconds before they start speaking would be a benefit to almost all users.
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高村恵介
Aug 15, 2024
When the speaker finishes speaking, it would still be better if a still image was displayed for two or three seconds.
Michael Lingelbach
Aug 16, 2024
This should work “Hello everyone! Pause for emphasis <break time="1.0s" /> I am here to talk to you today about text to voice!”
Shenan
Mar 9, 2025
This is great! Is it possible to add more voice acting directions, like "takes a breath”, “sarcastically”, “thoughtfully”, “laughing”, etc?
Rich McGillicuddy
Aug 16, 2024
Additionally, during this pause, have the character be able to do simple gestures, such as nod, shake head, look up, look down…
Michael Lingelbach
Sep 6, 2024
We added:
more voice options and a way to filter desired accent, style, or gender of voice, like in Eleven Labs
Multiple languages like in Eleven Labs
Working on the others!
Michael Lingelbach
Nov 30, 2025
We just pushed our upgraded audio control panel, it now allows easy inline insertion of pauses
Michael Lingelbach
Aug 5, 2024
Can you elaborate a bit more?
Dev Gear
Dec 16, 2024
In an example of two speakers doing a podcast, is it possible to generate the avatar listening but not speaking. The user could add <prompts> to give direction. Such as emotes, subtle movements (nodding head in agreement, pulling hair behind ear, looking down, looking up etc.)
Shawnitku G
Aug 15, 2024
good idea!
Michael Lingelbach
Aug 16, 2024
Which command did you try using?
Michael Lingelbach
Sep 7, 2024
Going to merge this as I’ve broken up the ticket into sub issues.
Michael Lingelbach
Nov 23, 2024
Going to merge this with the option to add pauses :)