3D Animation Video Tutorial Notes

Introduction

• Good morning greeting and introduction to the tutorial.
• Inspired by a viral free nutritious meal video.
• Objective: Practice creating a 3D animation style video using AI.
• Created using Dzine AI tool - multifunctional tool for images and videos.

Overview of Dzine AI Tool

• Features:
  • Create images and videos.
  • Custom character training for consistency.
  • Various editing features (e.g., applying products to models).

Initial Steps

• Creating a Story Idea:

  • Use ChatGPT to generate scene prompts based on the original video.
  • Uploaded the original food video to aid in scene creation.

• Crafting Prompts:

  • Ensure prompts include composition details and align with the reference video.
  • Key elements to include: subject, scene, composition, lighting.

• Example Scene Prompts:

  • Man arrives at school with lunch boxes.
  • Distributing food to students, praying, and students' reactions.

Expanding the Story

• Adding Additional Scenes:
  • Request ChatGPT for 10 more scene prompts for coherence.
  • Examples: man arriving at classroom, walking among students, close-ups.

Generating Images

• Creating a Dataset:

  • Collect images of the main character (1 to 40 images recommended).
  • Use the image-to-image feature in Dzine AI to create a cartoon version of the character.

• Adjusting Settings:

  • Select 3D style, intensity, and activate face match for character images.

• Background Removal:

  • Clean background to enhance training results.

Character Training

• Training Custom Characters:

  • Upload prepared images to train the character.
  • Character traits can be adjusted in prompts.

• Generating Scene Images:

  • Use scene prompts with the trained characters to create images.

Video Creation Process

• Converting Images to Video:

  • Use Runway for video generation from images.
  • Prompts for movement and actions (static, tracking shots).

• Lip Syncing:

  • Use voice cloning tools to create character voices.
  • Upload audio samples for voice cloning (e.g., from YouTube).

• Combining Video Footage:

  • Record close-up video footage for lip-syncing.
  • Combine video and audio in CapCut.

Final Editing

• CapCut Features:

  • Add sound effects and text animations.

• Creative Editing:

  • Ensure sound effects align with scenes (e.g., footsteps, crowd noise).

• Text Customization:

  • Use various effects and styles for text in the video.

Conclusion

• Recap of the tutorial on creating 3D animation videos using AI tools.
• Encouragement to explore creative storytelling with Dzine AI.
• Invitation for questions and joining discussion groups for further learning.