How to Make the Perfect AI Voice Clone with Eleven Labs (And Why You Should)

Learn how to clone your own voice with ElevenLabs - and when it’s actually worth doing. In this video I walk through the full process, show a real before/after comparison, and explain the two production use cases that make voice cloning a genuine time-saver.

You’ll see:

The difference between library AI voices and a true voice clone

Why voice cloning can feel “uncanny” if used wrong - and the legal/ethical rules you need to follow

How I use a clone for quick fixes/additions in edits

A bigger workflow hack: using a clone to block out a documentary-style timeline before recording

Exactly how to prepare clean training audio (length, consistency, single-speaker warning)

The step-by-step ElevenLabs “Professional Voice Cloning” setup, verification, and testing

A short demo of a near-final edit built using cloned narration

If you’re a creator, presenter, or editor trying to speed up post-production without sacrificing quality, this is the practical guide I wish I’d had earlier.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Library voices
01:50 Voice cloning and pitfalls
03:16 Why use a voice clone?
06:09 Creating sample material
09:12 Eleven Labs upload process
11:12 Scripted demo

Upcoming project
My next long-form film will use this workflow:
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