Voki

Voki is an educational tool designed to enhance instruction, engagement, and comprehension for teachers and students. It serves various purposes, such as student assignments, animated presentations, virtual discussions (Voki Hangouts), and in-class activities. Voki offers a range of character options, including historical figures, cartoons, and animals. Adding voice to your Voki can be done through voice recording or utilizing the text-to-speech feature with support for over 30 languages and a vast selection of voices.

Created by Oddcast Inc., headquartered in New York City, the name "Voki" is derived from the Latin term "vox" meaning voice and "Loki," a shape-shifting Norse god from mythology. This name aptly reflects Voki's ability to modify character appearance and incorporate voice.

While Voki does not provide features for crying or dancing characters, it excels in allowing users to create personalized heroes through customizable hair, accessories, clothing, and more. Additionally, the platform facilitates background customization.

With a focus on creating presentations and educational videos, Voki's layout and features in the limited version are user-friendly. The basic Voki character set and the ability to add audio (with a maximum duration of 60 seconds) are available. Users can select backgrounds, customize avatars, and incorporate voice into their videos. Although primarily aimed at teachers, Voki can also be utilized by creative individuals for other purposes.

While Voki may not be suitable for creating lengthy stories, it is perfect for crafting animated speaking avatars. Adding voice to your avatar can be achieved by calling a designated number and leaving a message or typing a greeting to be spoken by a computer-generated voice. However, it's important to note that the free version of Voki only allows live presentations, as embedding the content requires an upgrade.

Website: https://www.voki.com/