Overview
This workflow tutorial details the step-by-step process of building an automated system using NADN to create, caption, and post AI-generated videos to TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. The guide includes integration of multiple AI tools, cost breakdown, customization for various niches, and connections to a supportive learning community.
Workflow Purpose and Features
- Automates the generation, captioning, and posting of AI-created short videos.
- Utilizes Google’s V3 Fast video model for high-quality, low-cost video generation.
- Supports posting to TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
- Enables complete automation of content creation and publishing.
Required Tools and Integrations
- NADN for workflow automation.
- OpenAI’s GPT (via API) for script and prompt generation.
- 11 Labs for AI voiceover.
- FA for video composition and captioning.
- Key AI for video scene generation.
- Air Table for progress and asset logging.
- Cloudinary for hosting audio files.
- Blatado for uploading videos to social platforms.
Step-by-Step Setup Summary
- Sign up for required SaaS tools and obtain necessary API credentials.
- Create and configure a new workflow with a manual or scheduled trigger node in NADN.
- Integrate OpenAI for script creation using designated prompts.
- Set up HTTP nodes for 11 Labs and other tools, inputting authentication and endpoint details as provided.
- Generate audio and transcripts, then log each stage’s progress in Air Table.
- Use code nodes (with provided scripts) to split scripts into scenes and determine required video clips.
- Prompt video scenes via GPT, merge outputs, and organize for downstream processing.
- Generate videos using Key AI, aggregate scenes, and implement wait nodes for processing delays.
- Host audio in Cloudinary and prepare for video editing in FA.
- Edit video: merge clips, overlay audio, add captions, and log final versions.
- Upload completed videos through Blatado to each social platform.
- Update Air Table log with final post status and video links.
Cost Breakdown
- OpenAI GPT usage: <$0.05 per video.
- Key AI (Google V3 Fast): $2–$3 per post for multiple clips.
- FA for editing/captioning: ~$0.10 per post.
- 11 Labs, Air Table (free tier for logging), Cloudinary (free tier), Blatado ($29/month for unlimited uploads).
Customization and Community Support
- Prompts and code templates are available in both free (AI Pioneers) and paid (AI Foundations) communities.
- Niche adaptation formulas provided for tailoring videos to different genres or purposes.
- Ongoing support, live Q&As, and additional advanced AI training are accessible through AI Foundations.
Troubleshooting and Recommendations
- Follow naming conventions and variable assignments precisely for node-to-node data flow.
- Use scheduled triggers to fully automate content creation and posting at safe intervals (recommended: every 2–4 hours).
- Be cautious of social media platform rate limits for uploads.
- Refer to community forums and live calls for setup help and advanced customization.
Decisions
- Use V3 Fast for video generation to balance quality and cost.
- Leverage free and paid community resources for workflow templates and troubleshooting.
- Employ Air Table for process logging and monitoring automation status.
Action Items
- TBD – User: Register for all third-party tools (OpenAI, 11 Labs, FA, Key AI, Air Table, Cloudinary, Blatado).
- TBD – User: Connect and authenticate all nodes in NADN using provided credentials and API keys.
- TBD – User: Copy and paste prompt/code templates from the community to relevant workflow nodes.
- TBD – User: Test workflow with a sample run and iterate as needed.
- TBD – User: Adjust prompts and parameters for target niche(s) as required.
- TBD – User: Attend community support calls for additional guidance.