video-retalking
Maintainer: cjwbw
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Model overview
video-retalking is a system developed by researchers at Tencent AI Lab and Xidian University that enables audio-based lip synchronization and expression editing for talking head videos. It builds on prior work like Wav2Lip, PIRenderer, and GFP-GAN to create a pipeline for generating high-quality, lip-synced videos from talking head footage and audio. Unlike models like voicecraft, which focus on speech editing, or tokenflow, which aims for consistent video editing, video-retalking is specifically designed for synchronizing lip movements with audio.
Model inputs and outputs
video-retalking takes two main inputs: a talking head video and an audio file. The model then generates a new video with the facial expressions and lip movements synchronized to the provided audio. This allows users to edit the appearance and emotion of a talking head video while preserving the original audio.
Inputs
- Face: Input video file of a talking-head.
- Input Audio: Input audio file to synchronize with the video.
Outputs
- Output: The generated video with synchronized lip movements and expressions.
Capabilities
video-retalking can generate high-quality, lip-synced videos even in the wild, meaning it can handle real-world footage without the need for extensive pre-processing or manual alignment. The model is capable of disentangling the task into three key steps: generating a canonical face expression, synchronizing the lip movements to the audio, and enhancing the photo-realism of the final output.
What can I use it for?
video-retalking can be a powerful tool for content creators, video editors, and anyone looking to edit or enhance talking head videos. Its ability to preserve the original audio while modifying the visual elements opens up possibilities for a wide range of applications, such as:
- Dubbing or re-voicing videos in different languages
- Adjusting the emotion or expression of a speaker
- Repairing or improving the lip sync in existing footage
- Creating animated avatars or virtual presenters
Things to try
One interesting aspect of video-retalking is its ability to control the expression of the upper face using pre-defined templates like "smile" or "surprise". This allows for more nuanced expression editing beyond just lip sync. Additionally, the model's sequential pipeline means each step can be examined and potentially fine-tuned for specific use cases.
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