Urban designers often create beautiful sketches of their ideas. But sometimes, it is hard to explain these ideas with just drawings. Videos can help show the full story. A short video can bring sketches to life and make it easy for clients, investors, or the public to understand your vision.

CapCut is a free and simple tool that can help you turn your sketches into amazing short videos. It has many easy-to-use features, including text to speech. With text to speech, you can add a voice to your video without recording yourself. This makes your video sound professional even if you don’t want to record your own voice.

In this blog, you will learn simple steps to turn your sketches into a short video using CapCut. We will also share tips on using special tools like AI video generator and voice changer to make your video even better.

Why Urban Designers Should Use CapCut

As an urban designer, you have big ideas. Showing these ideas with a video can create a strong impression. Videos are fast, clear, and easy to share on social media or in meetings.

CapCut is great because you don’t need to be a professional video editor. You can quickly create a nice-looking video with your sketches, some text, a bit of music, and even a voice using the text to speech tool.

Another great thing about CapCut is that it is free to use. You can make videos for your portfolio, for clients, or even for competitions without spending money on expensive software.

How to Add Text to Speech to Make Your Videos More Accessible

Let’s go through the three simple steps you need to create a short video with CapCut:

Import Video

To create a compelling video using CapCut’s desktop editor, start by importing your content. Open the editor and click on “New Project,” then import your scanned sketches, digital drawings, or photos that you want to include. Drag and arrange them on the timeline in the sequence you’d like them to appear. 

Add Text to Speech

Next, to add narration, go to the “Text” option and select “Add Text.” Type in the narration you want, right-click the text box, and choose “Text-to-Speech.” Pick a voice (male or female), adjust the speed as needed, and optionally use the CapCut Text to Speech Tool for easier access. 

Export Video

Once your video is complete and you’re satisfied with the result, click on “Export,” select high-quality settings such as 1080p for best results, and save the final version to your computer, ready to be shared online.

These three steps are very simple. In just a short time, you can create a beautiful video that tells the story of your urban design.

Making Your Video Even Better with AI Tools

CapCut also offers smart tools powered by AI (artificial intelligence). These tools can make your editing work even faster and more fun.

For example, the AI video generator can help you create short video clips automatically. If you want to add a moving background, or create a scene without filming, the AI video generator is a great help.

You can visit the CapCut AI Video Generator and easily create creative videos by typing your ideas. It can generate cityscapes, animations, or simple moving scenes that fit your design story.

By using these AI tools, you can make your sketches look even more dynamic and exciting. Plus, it saves you a lot of time!

How to Style Your Video with Voice Effects

Sometimes, the voice you use in your video can change the mood of your story.

CapCut has a feature called voice changer. It lets you change the sound of the narration to match the style of your video. For example, if you want your voice to sound more serious, deep, or even robotic for a futuristic city project, you can easily do that!

Here is how you can use it:

• Select the text-to-speech audio in the timeline.
• Click on “Voice Effects.”
• Choose a style like deep, chipmunk, robot, or echo.

Using a voice changer is a fun way to bring more personality to your project and make your design videos memorable.

Final Touches Before Sharing

Once you have added your sketches, voice, and maybe some AI-generated clips, it’s time to add final touches:

• Add soft background music (CapCut has a free music library).
• Add simple transitions between sketches so the video flows smoothly.
• Insert a title card with your project name and your name or studio logo.

Make sure to preview your video one last time before exporting. This helps you catch any small mistakes.

After exporting, you can easily upload your short video to Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or even send it directly to clients by email. Videos are powerful tools. They not only show your idea but also show the hard work and creativity behind it.

Conclusion

Turning your sketches into short videos is a great way for urban designers to showcase their ideas to the world. With free and simple tools like CapCut, you can create professional-looking videos without much effort.

By using easy features like text to speech, AI video generator, and voice changer, you can make your video even more exciting and engaging. You don’t need expensive equipment or special skills—just a little time, creativity, and the right tools.

Start today! Show the world your urban design ideas in a new, powerful way.