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Step 1
Go to Daz3D.com and download and install the freeware version of Daz Studio. Also download the Victoria 4 free figure. You might also want to purchase and install a texture, a hair prop and some clothing for the figure.
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Step 2
Record an audio file to your computer, saying something you want your character to say. Try to speak clearly, and use a good quality microphone that minimizes noise and hiss. Save the audio in WAV format.
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Step 3
Open Daz Studio. Go to the "Library" folders on the left of the interface and browse to find the Victoria 4 figure. Load it into the scene. Now browse to find the textures, hair and clothing. Drag all of these items onto the character and they will be automatically applied to it.
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Step 4
Click on the "Lipsync" tab to open it, then click on the "load" icon and browse to the sound file you want to use. Select it and click "Open." Click "Analyze." In the dialog that pops up select the figure (Victoria 4) in the scene you want to apply the audio file to. This will apply the audio files to the figure.
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Step 5
Click on the "Open Timeline" button and click play in the timeline window to preview the animation. Save your work. Click on the "Render" tab at the top. In the "Render Settings" on the right select "Render Movie" and choose the size, file type and quality settings. Then "Render" to make an animation of your 3D talking character.
