what is elokutio?

a next-generation audio description (AD) service that leverages leading-edge technologies through the two steps of the production process:

1. The most advanced
AD script writing tool

Optimized through sophisticated, proven methods and algorithms:

• speech/non-speech

• facial biometrics

• video and image analysis

• synthetic voice

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Benefits

• efficiency 

• optimal quality 

• cost savings 

• time savings

2. The most innovative approaches to audio output generation

• exclusive use of patented software to fast-track the recording process and improve the quality of human-voice ADs

• next-generation synthetic voice allows us to release a fully balanced and mixed audio track in minutes, instead of days

Benefits

• efficiency and effectiveness

• sustained quality 

• cost savings

• time savings

how is elokutio different?

• our production pipeline was developed by an applied research centre

• five person-years of R&D went into its development

• thanks to this sophisticated tool:
  - our AD writers can complete projects 30% to 50% faster
  - they remain focused on the artistic aspects of their work
  - by design our tools and services support multiple languages, opening the door to significant economies of scope

human voice

This first implementation of elokutio is similar to traditional audio descriptions available from our competitor, except...

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• time to delivery - 30% faster * 

• you save 15% to 25% **

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Languages available:

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• English (American)

• French (International, French, Canadian)

*    subject to resource availability

**  varies by market​

synthetic voice

This version of elokutio is a game changer in the audio description field...
 

• time to delivery - 50% faster *

• you save 30 to 45% **

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Languages available:

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• English (American)

• French (French, Canadian, Belgium)

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Planned:

• Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese

*    subject to ressource availability

**  varies by market​

production

when you use elokutio for your audio descriptions, you get professional services from A to Z…

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• a team of trained and experienced AD writers

• established and fine-tuned production processes

• professional actors and technicians (human voice)

• editorial review and quality assurance

• systematic project management

compliance

All elokutio™'s audio descriptions are produced according to the guidelines set by the Canadian broadcasting industry's Described Video Best Practices (DVBP) Committee.

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elokutio™  uses these practices for: 

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• artistic guidelines – when it comes to writing AD scripts (e.g. style, tone, individual characteristics)
   

• technical guidelines – when setting parameters for audio output (e.g. volume, peak levels, etc.)