Lecture Notes: Using a Free Tool to Reduce AI Automation Costs

Introduction to the Tool

• Presenter introduces a free tool that helps reduce costs associated with AI automation and subscriptions.
• The tool allows launching an API server on Google Cloud.
• Focus on features for a new faceless video generator, Content Story Magic version 2.0.

Features of the New Version

• Previous version of the Content Story Magic project was canceled.
• New version release is imminent (within a week).
• Capabilities include:
  • Media conversion to MP3.
  • Video combination and transcription.
  • Audio mixing with video.
  • Video captioning without costly subscriptions.

Demonstration: LA Story YouTube Demo

• Example project consists of multiple scenes, e.g. freeway scene, Griffith Observatory, beach scene, LA skyline.
• Employs Mid Journey and LumaLapse for video creation.
• Uses a simple automation to combine videos and update Airtable.

Using the No-Code Architects Toolkit

• Toolkit simplifies automation processes.
• Open source and publicly available, but early access requires community membership.
• Functions include Media to MP3, Video Combination, Transcription, Audio Mixing, and more.

Key Functions

1. Media to MP3

   • Converts videos/audio to MP3 files.
   • Allows podcast creation from videos.

2. Video Combination

   • Combines multiple videos into one.
   • Uses webhook for process handling.

3. Media Transcription

   • Transcribes video/audio to text or SRT file.

4. Audio Mixing

   • Combines audio with video.
   • Adjusts volume of individual tracks.

5. Gdrive Upload

   • Uploads files to Google Drive, bypassing size limits.

6. Captioning Videos

   • Uses SRT files to add captions to videos.
   • Customizable caption options (font, size, color).

Expanding the Toolkit

• Easy to add new functions.
• Example given: adding a function to extract keyframes from videos.
• Uses FFmpeg for manipulation and automation.

Community and Access

• Encourages joining the NoCode Architects community for tech support and early access.
• Access to templates, courses, and new video generator.

Conclusion

• Review of toolkit's capabilities and encouragement to participate and expand.
• Final call to action: like and subscribe to receive more content insights.