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elevenlabs-remotion

Generate professional voiceovers using ElevenLabs AI. Use when the user needs to create voiceovers for videos, audio narration, or text-to-speech content. Supports multiple voices with character presets (narrator, salesperson, expert) for natural delivery. Includes single scene regeneration for fine-tuning.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/maartenlouis/elevenlabs-remotion-skill --skill elevenlabs-remotion
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads elevenlabs-remotion automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

ElevenLabs Voiceover Generation

Generate professional AI voiceovers for Remotion videos using ElevenLabs API.

Prerequisites

  • ELEVENLABS_API_KEY in .env.local

Quick Start

# Generate voiceover from text
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js --text "Your text here" --output public/audio/voiceover.mp3

# Generate with narrator style (more natural)
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js --text "Your text" --character narrator --output voiceover.mp3

# Generate scenes with request stitching
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js --scenes remotion/scenes.json --output-dir public/audio/project/

# Regenerate a single scene
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js --scenes scenes.json --scene scene2 --new-text "Updated text"

# List available voices and character presets
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js --list-voices
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js --list-characters

Character Presets

Use character presets for more natural voiceovers instead of literal screen text reading:

CharacterDescriptionBest For
literalReads text exactly as writtenScreen text, quotes
narratorProfessional storyteller, smooth, engagingExplainers, documentaries
salespersonEnthusiastic, persuasive, energeticMarketing, ads
expertAuthoritative, confident, knowledgeableLegal content, tutorials
conversationalCasual, friendly, naturalSocial media, casual content
dramaticIntense, emotional, impactfulHooks, problem statements
calmSoothing, reassuring, gentleTrust-building, conclusions
# Use narrator style globally
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js --scenes scenes.json --character narrator --output-dir public/audio/

# Or set per-scene in scenes.json
{
  "scenes": [
    { "id": "scene1", "text": "Problem statement", "character": "dramatic" },
    { "id": "scene2", "text": "Solution", "character": "calm" }
  ]
}

Scene-Based Generation with Request Stitching

Generate multiple scenes with consistent prosody using ElevenLabs request stitching:

scenes.json Format

{
  "name": "product-demo",
  "voice": "George",
  "character": "narrator",
  "scenes": [
    {
      "id": "scene1",
      "text": "Generic text-to-speech sounds robotic. Your brand deserves better.",
      "duration": 4.5,
      "character": "dramatic"
    },
    {
      "id": "scene2",
      "text": "With voice cloning, you can use your own voice for unlimited content.",
      "duration": 5.5
    },
    {
      "id": "scene3",
      "text": "Record a short sample. Clone it. Create professional voiceovers in minutes.",
      "duration": 6,
      "delay": 0.3
    }
  ]
}

Generate All Scenes

node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js \
  --scenes remotion/product-demo-scenes.json \
  --output-dir public/audio/product-demo/

This creates:

  • product-demo-scene1.mp3 through sceneN.mp3
  • product-demo-combined.mp3 (all scenes stitched)
  • product-demo-info.json (metadata with durations)

Single Scene Regeneration

If a scene starts too early, has wrong timing, or needs different text:

# Regenerate scene2 with new text
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js \
  --scenes remotion/scenes.json \
  --scene scene2 \
  --new-text "Updated scene 2 text" \
  --output-dir public/audio/project/

# Regenerate scene3 with different character
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js \
  --scenes remotion/scenes.json \
  --scene scene3 \
  --character salesperson \
  --output-dir public/audio/project/

# Just regenerate (same text, same character)
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js \
  --scenes remotion/scenes.json \
  --scene scene1 \
  --output-dir public/audio/project/

# Embed a thumbnail into an MP4 video
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js \
  --embed-thumbnail public/videos/my-video.mp4 \
  --thumbnail public/videos/my-thumbnail.png \
  --output public/videos/my-video-with-thumb.mp4

The tool automatically:

  • Uses request stitching from previous scenes for consistent prosody
  • Updates the info.json file with new metadata
  • Updates scenes.json if --new-text is provided

Thumbnail Embedding

Embed a thumbnail image into MP4 videos so platforms like Twitter, YouTube, and video players display your custom thumbnail instead of the first frame.

Embed Thumbnail into Video

# Basic usage - outputs to video-thumb.mp4
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js \
  --embed-thumbnail public/videos/promo.mp4 \
  --thumbnail public/videos/thumbnail.png

# Custom output path
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js \
  --embed-thumbnail public/videos/promo.mp4 \
  --thumbnail public/videos/thumbnail.png \
  --output public/videos/promo-final.mp4

Workflow with Remotion

# 1. Render your video
npx remotion render MyVideo public/videos/my-video.mp4

# 2. Render your thumbnail (use Still composition)
npx remotion still MyVideoThumbnail public/videos/my-thumbnail.png

# 3. Embed the thumbnail
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js \
  --embed-thumbnail public/videos/my-video.mp4 \
  --thumbnail public/videos/my-thumbnail.png \
  --output public/videos/my-video-final.mp4

Supported Formats

  • Video: MP4 (H.264/H.265)
  • Thumbnail: PNG, JPG, JPEG

The embedding uses ffmpeg's -disposition:v:1 attached_pic flag to set the thumbnail as an attached picture, which most video players and platforms recognize.

Timing Validation

The skill automatically validates timing after generation using ffprobe:

What It Checks

CheckThresholdDescription
Duration mismatch>15%Warns if actual differs from expected duration
Leading silence>200msAudio starts late (voiceover delayed)
Trailing silence>500msUnnecessary silence at end
Speaking rate2-4.5 wpsOptimal ~3 words/second

Validate Existing Audio

# Validate all scenes in a project
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js --validate public/audio/product-demo/

Output example:

🔍 Validating product-demo (6 scenes)

❌ scene1: 3.00s (expected: 4.5s)
   ❌ Audio 1.50s shorter than expected
   👍 8 words @ 3.1 words/sec
⚠️ scene2: 6.35s (expected: 5.5s)
   ⚠️ Leading silence: 235ms (may start late)
   🐢 10 words @ 1.8 words/sec
✅ scene4: 4.36s (expected: 4s)
   👍 9 words @ 2.3 words/sec

📊 Total duration: 30.80s (expected: 30.00s)

Updated info.json

After validation, the info.json includes actual measurements:

{
  "scenes": [
    {
      "id": "scene1",
      "duration": 4.5,
      "actualDuration": 3.0,
      "leadingSilence": 0.05,
      "wordsPerSecond": 3.1
    }
  ]
}

Use actualDuration in your Remotion composition for precise sync.

Options

OptionDescriptionDefault
--text, -tText to convert to speechRequired (or --file/--scenes)
--file, -fRead text from file-
--output, -oOutput file pathoutput.mp3
--output-dirOutput directory for scenespublic/audio
--voice, -vVoice name or IDGeorge
--model, -mModel IDeleven_multilingual_v2
--character, -cCharacter presetliteral
--scenesJSON file with scenes-
--sceneRegenerate single scene ID-
--new-textNew text for scene regen-
--validateValidate existing audio dir-
--skip-validationSkip auto-validationfalse
--embed-thumbnailVideo file to embed thumbnail into-
--thumbnailThumbnail image file (PNG/JPG)-
--stabilityVoice stability (0-1)varies by character
--similarityVoice similarity (0-1)varies by character
--styleStyle exaggeration (0-1)varies by character
--no-combinedSkip combined filefalse

Recommended Voices

VoiceStyleBest For
GeorgeWarm, captivating BritishNarration, explainers
AntoniProfessional, warmLegal content, tutorials
ArnoldAuthoritative, deepCorporate, serious topics
JoshFriendly, conversationalMarketing, casual content

Integration with Remotion

After generating scene voiceovers, use them in your composition:

import { Audio, Sequence, staticFile } from "remotion";

// Use individual scene audio files for precise sync
const SCENE_DURATIONS = {
  scene1: 4.5,  // From info.json
  scene2: 5.5,
  scene3: 8.0,
};

export const VideoWithVoiceover: React.FC = () => {
  const { fps } = useVideoConfig();

  const scene1Frames = Math.round(SCENE_DURATIONS.scene1 * fps);
  const scene2Frames = Math.round(SCENE_DURATIONS.scene2 * fps);

  return (
    <>
      <Sequence from={0} durationInFrames={scene1Frames}>
        <Audio src={staticFile("audio/project/project-scene1.mp3")} />
        <Scene1Visual />
      </Sequence>

      <Sequence from={scene1Frames} durationInFrames={scene2Frames}>
        <Audio src={staticFile("audio/project/project-scene2.mp3")} />
        <Scene2Visual />
      </Sequence>
    </>
  );
};

Tips for Best Results

  1. Use character presets: Don't read screen text literally - use narrator or expert for natural flow
  2. Punctuation matters: Use periods for pauses, commas for brief breaks
  3. Numbers: Write out numbers ("five hundred" not "500") for natural speech
  4. Abbreviations: Write full words ("twenty-four hours" not "24h")
  5. Scene-by-scene: Different scenes can have different characters (dramatic intro, calm CTA)
  6. Fine-tune: Use --scene to regenerate individual scenes without redoing everything
  7. Request stitching: Keeps voice consistent across all scenes

Workflow Example

# 1. Create scenes.json with your script
# 2. Generate all scenes with narrator style
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js \
  --scenes remotion/my-video-scenes.json \
  --character narrator \
  --output-dir public/audio/my-video/

# 3. Preview in Remotion, notice scene2 starts too early
# 4. Regenerate just scene2 with updated text
node .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/generate.js \
  --scenes remotion/my-video-scenes.json \
  --scene scene2 \
  --new-text "Slightly longer text to fill the visual timing" \
  --output-dir public/audio/my-video/

# 5. Update video composition with new duration from info.json
# 6. Repeat until timing is perfect

FAQ

What does the elevenlabs-remotion skill do?

Generate professional voiceovers using ElevenLabs AI. Use when the user needs to create voiceovers for videos, audio narration, or text-to-speech content. Supports multiple voices with character presets (narrator, salesperson, expert) for natural delivery. Includes single scene regeneration for fine-tuning.

How do I install elevenlabs-remotion?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/maartenlouis/elevenlabs-remotion-skill --skill elevenlabs-remotion in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion/ (personal) or .claude/skills/elevenlabs-remotion/ (project).

Which AI agents can use elevenlabs-remotion?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is elevenlabs-remotion safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains elevenlabs-remotion?

It is published by maartenlouis in maartenlouis/elevenlabs-remotion-skill. It has 486 recorded installs.

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