How to Make the Perfect AI Voice Clone with Eleven Labs (And Why You Should)

Sign up to my newsletter at 👉 https://absolutelyagentic.com/?modal=... Learn how to clone your own voice with ElevenLabs - and when it’s actually worth doing. In this video I walk through the full process, show a real before/after comparison, and explain the two production use cases that make voice cloning a genuine time-saver. You’ll see: The difference between library AI voices and a true voice clone Why voice cloning can feel “uncanny” if used wrong - and the legal/ethical rules you need to follow How I use a clone for quick fixes/additions in edits A bigger workflow hack: using a clone to block out a documentary-style timeline before recording Exactly how to prepare clean training audio (length, consistency, single-speaker warning) The step-by-step ElevenLabs “Professional Voice Cloning” setup, verification, and testing A short demo of a near-final edit built using cloned narration If you’re a creator, presenter, or editor trying to speed up post-production without sacrificing quality, this is the practical guide I wish I’d had earlier. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:44 Library voices 01:50 Voice cloning and pitfalls 03:16 Why use a voice clone? 06:09 Creating sample material 09:12 Eleven Labs upload process 11:12 Scripted demo Upcoming project My next long-form film will use this workflow: “How AI Could Help Humanity Destroy Itself” - part two of my AI existentialism series. If this helped, share it with someone who edits video or podcasts, drop a like, and leave a question in the comments - I read and reply to most of them.