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COMMAIK: HeyGen Video Translate – Translate videos on YouTube lip-sync with AI!
In order to increase the reach of my YouTube channel COMMAIK specifically for German and English-speaking viewers, I have set up separate channels: “COMMAIK” with videos for the DACH region and “CommaikEnglish” with content for the international audience in English. In this article, I describe my approach to translation, the technical background to this decision and the use of the AI tool HeyGen for lip-synchronous translation and dynamic video length adjustment. HeyGen offers the possibility to translate videos into different languages, including English, Spanish and Hindi.
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Inflatable whirlpool MSpa Alpine Tekapo – experience after 1 year
We were able to extensively test our inflatable hot tub, the MSpa Alpine, for a good year. Now it’s time to give feedback on usage, maintenance, pros and cons. Is a whirlpool bath worth it? What are the running costs? What problems arise when installing the pool in the basement? I will explore all these questions in the following article. I have written a first article on the construction of the whirlpool here.
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Napoleon PHANTOM P500 – Unboxing | Assembly | Burn-in
With the Napoleon PHANTOM P500, the centerpiece of my new garden kitchen has finally arrived. The gas grill should be firmly installed in the work area and prepare everything from juicy steak to crispy pizza. Until I’ve finished building the new outdoor kitchen, I’m going to set up the barbecue, burn it in and test it extensively. In this article you can find out more about unboxing, assembling and baking the Napoleon PHANTOM P500. I will also report on the first test results.
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Glide Gear OH100 overhead camera platform in test
The Glide Gear OH100 Overhead Camera Platform is an indispensable camera mount for my overhead shots. For my video productions I film regularly in my workshop. I want to present the components and tools I use in my films in a clearly visible way. Of course, the work processes should also be shown optimally for the viewer. The Glide Gear OH100 offers the perfect solution for this. Thanks to its stable construction and flexible adjustment options, it allows me to position the camera exactly where it is needed. This allows me to ensure that every step of the process is clearly visible. In this article, I present the overhead platform…
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MSpa whirlpool for the sauna in the test
The MSpa hot tub had proved to be an excellent addition to my small spa area in the basement, especially after long and tiring days at work. I had created this area to relax and unwind after such days. Especially in winter, the combination of sauna and whirlpool was an excellent way to both relax and strengthen my immune system. Until now, I had had to do without a refreshing dip as our garden pool was unusable in winter.
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Perfect winterizing of lawn and irrigation system
It’s fall and the cold winter is approaching. It is therefore high time to prepare the lawn and the lawn irrigation system for the cold and frosty temperatures by winterizing. My main focus today is on making my garden ready for winter, which includes taking care of the lawn and making sure the automatic lawn watering system is frost-proof.
