Hi there..My name is Edwin...40 years and a total newbie with this kind of programming.
I am busy programming my christmas light show, 1 of the few in The Netherlands with synced music and "pixel" led lights.
I had a crazy idea of putting a projector outside that shows movieclips ( synced with the lights)...And in my search for some faces singing the lyrics I found this software.
There is 1 guy that sells these talking/singing faces online and I wanted to buy one from him, but he is asking about $75 for just 1 face and I have to pay double if I want that face to sing a other song than he sells.
Than...I started searching the internet and found CRAZYTALK 8 and ....THATS what that guy is using!!! Just a standard SANDRA with some elf ears and some music...
So...I am going to buy the programme myself and start playing with it.
I did a first test trail today and in 40 minutes I had a standard actor singing 30 seconds (trail max).
So...now I am looking for a way to make something like a Santa Hat and stuff to import...But for now....I have found a new hobby!!>

Welcome to the community!
Reallusion provides a TON of software products that could assist in your endeavors.  Crazy Talk is great for what you want to do, but if you also desire a 3D realistic scene/video, also check out iClone and Character Creator.....  you will be amazed at what you can do with a short learning curve....  and if you have any questions, there are a ton of tutorials & a lot of members who will be happy to assist....
But most of all, have fun & enjoy your project!
Warmest wishes for success,
Granny J

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Welcome ! But be warned you are entering a realm which can become quite addictive...  

You're welcome!



Go to "Time Settings" and raise your amount of frames (1800=30 seconds)... No "trail max." anymore (well, the max is 15 minutes/54000 frames...)




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Tested it and it worked!!!...for 1 time only!!!!

As soon as I closed the programma and started the next day I could not change it anymore....
Never mind...I am going to buy the programma anyway.
Just need to find out if I can design my own accessoires.... I really only need a Santa hat and maybe a Santa beard, jacket...thats it.
And the santa hat is part of the Party pack but thats $99 !!!! 
I think thats a bit much if I only need the few christmas items in that pack.
See that the only thing that is stopping me from buying right away....