"Generate Talking Pictures with Emotions | Bring Photos to Life on Google Colab"

Introduction

Ed Talk is an innovative tool that allows users to generate realistic talking pictures infused with emotions. The best part is that you can easily use it on Google Colab as a free user! In this article, we will guide you through the process of using Ed Talk on Google Colab, as well as provide tips on local installation if desired.

Getting Started with Ed Talk on Google Colab

To begin, follow these simple steps to set up Ed Talk in Google Colab:

Download the Notebook: Click on the GitHub link provided in the description of the video to download the Ed Talk notebook. You will find a zip file named "Ed Talk" on the main page. Download this file.
Extract the Files: Once the download is complete, extract the zip file using the following command:
```
unzip Ed_Talk.zip
```
After extraction, you will see a notebook file ready for use.
Creating a New Notebook: Open Google Colab and create a new notebook.
Uploading Your Notebook: In the new notebook, navigate to File and click Upload notebook. Select the notebook you downloaded earlier.
Runtime Configuration: In the menu, go to Runtime and ensure that you select GPU. If it’s not selected, choose it and click Save. Then click Connect to establish a connection with the runtime.
Running the Notebook:
- After connecting, run the first cell without making any changes.
- Wait for the execution to complete, and once done, restart the runtime.
- After restarting, run the first cell again.
- Once the first cell executes successfully, run the "Download Model" cell.
- After that, proceed to execute the "Enhancement Model" cell.
- Finally, run the "Main" cell to launch Ed Talk.
Accessing Ed Talk: After the execution is complete, you will see URLs labeled "Local" and "Gradio." Click on the Gradio URL to launch the Ed Talk interface.

How to Use Ed Talk

Using Ed Talk is user-friendly and straightforward:

Upload a Face Picture: Make sure the image contains a straight face, as Ed Talk does not support full-body images.
Select Crop Option: Ensure to choose the crop option to focus solely on the face.
Upload Audio File: You need to upload an audio file in .wav format. You can either use a reference video or the default settings provided.
Choose a Motion: If desired, select a specific motion to enhance the output.
Submit and Wait: After submitting your inputs, the processing will take a few seconds.

Upon completion, you will receive two outputs: one normal and one enhanced version.

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Keywords

Ed Talk
Talking Pictures
Emotions
Google Colab
Notebook
GPU
Audio File
.wav Format
Enhancement
Gradio URL

FAQ

What is Ed Talk?

Ed Talk is a tool designed to create realistic talking pictures with emotions based on photos and audio input.

How can I use Ed Talk for free?

You can use Ed Talk for free on Google Colab by following the step-by-step instructions provided in this article.

Do I need to download any software to use Ed Talk?

No, you can use Ed Talk directly on Google Colab without any software installation. However, local installation options are available if preferred.

What audio file format is required?

Ed Talk requires audio files in .wav format.

Can I use full-body pictures?

No, Ed Talk works optimally only with images that have a straight face. Ensure you select images that meet this criterion.