I’m thinking about recording some tutorial videos with my commentary explaining how to use the aps and tools i made bloom and bunnybox and maybe some other stuff, but my natural voice is really triggering for me because its so deep and loud. Would it be unethical if I lightly altered my voice (pitch/formant) so I can actually make content without dysphoria shutting me down? I’m not trying to deceive anyone — just trying to make this doable for myself.
For further actions, you may consider blocking this person and/or reporting abuse
Top comments (10)
You generally don’t have an obligation to disclose routine production choices. Creators adjust lighting, edit out pauses, compress audio, reduce noise, color-grade footage, and sometimes tweak vocal tone. Most audiences understand that recorded content is produced, not raw reality.
The ethical line usually has more to do with intent to mislead about something material. If someone were heavily altering their voice to impersonate someone else or fabricate an identity, that would be different. But lightly adjusting pitch or formant for comfort and sustainability doesn’t inherently cross that line.
Disclosure, then, becomes more of a personal values question than a moral requirement. Some people feel better being upfront about any production changes; others prefer not to spotlight something that isn’t central to the content.
Ultimately, the choice is yours to make. You might feel that explicitly declaring it aligns with your sense of transparency. Or you might feel that drawing attention to it defeats the purpose - especially if the adjustment is simply there to help you participate without dysphoria shutting you down. Either way, what matters most is whether your decision feels consistent with your own integrity and lets you create in a way that’s sustainable for you.
that makes lots of sense i appreciate the feedback i ll give it a shot
Obviously, how you publish your content is your choice but perhaps remember what I suggested in earlier comments - basically, slow and steady wins the race. Best of luck!
This is a classic problem, and you shouldn't even worry about it! My English is so-so, so if I were you, I'd use either subtitles or TTS (text-to-speech). Even if the AI sounds better than mine... Deep and loud sound - that can always be fixed with editing, but it will take time to learn the tool and, of course, some effort.
P.S. If I were watching your video, I'd still turn on the voice translator. I've become so accustomed to the AI voice that I simply can't listen to videos with real speech (This may be strange..). By the way, could you send me a link to the channel?
i haven't posted anything new thanks for the feedback
youtube.com/@bunnyfields-710?si=Kp...
This is such an important topic. We talk a lot about tools and code, but we don't talk enough about the mental side of making content. I’m glad you’re finding ways to share your work that feel safe and sustainable for you. Keep going!
thanks I'm glad i was able to to get so much feedback and able to ask about these things
You’re welcome:)
Your content is a product just like your code is. The audience doesn't need to know how the sausage is made. Video content is all smoke and mirrors.
LOL that is a great way to put it thanks😂