What ElevenLabs shipped
ElevenLabs introduced Dictation to their mobile app, allowing users to speak scripts for text-to-speech voiceovers or describe shots instead of typing. Powered by their Scribe v2 speech-to-text model, the feature bridges the gap between voice input and their core audio generation tools.
By integrating fast, accurate transcription directly into the mobile workflow, the update removes the friction of thumb-typing long prompts. It positions the phone as a primary creation device rather than just a secondary playback tool.
How the motion works
A 27-second feature spot demands immediate clarity. Designers handling short-form mobile app announcements can rely on a hard-cut approach to move swiftly from the problem—thumb-typing—to the solution. Establishing a rapid rhythm early keeps the viewer engaged without wasting frames on complex transitions.
To emphasize the shift from typing to talking, kinetic-typography can be highly effective. Animating the spoken words onto the screen as they are dictated visually reinforces the speed and accuracy of the Scribe v2 model. Matching the text appearance to the exact cadence of the voiceover creates a direct, intuitive link between user input and system output.
When demonstrating mobile interfaces, a punch-in helps direct the eye to specific UI elements, like the dictation microphone button or the resulting text block. Combining this with deliberate hold-time ensures the audience actually registers the generated text before the scene moves on, balancing the fast overall pace with moments of necessary comprehension.
What to steal from it
- Use kinetic typography to visually represent audio input when demonstrating speech-to-text features.
- Rely on hard cuts in sub-30-second videos to maintain momentum and maximize screen time for the product interface.
- Punch in on critical UI interactions to guide the viewer's eye when showcasing dense mobile layouts.
- Balance fast pacing with adequate hold time on generated results so the audience can verify the tool's accuracy.
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Impractical cuts one from a single prompt — the same motion craft, in about twenty minutes.
